Fire officials are urging caution after a space heater is suspected of causing a house fire in Scammon.

The blaze began in the early morning hours on Sunday and rendered the home a total loss. Scammon Fire Chief Jason Spencer stated that, as temperatures fall, more people use the small heaters to stay warm. He added that space heaters should be used with care as they can malfunction and cause fires. There were no injuries reported in Sunday's fire.