Common Causes of Fire Sources & Ways of Prevention

4/8/2022 (Permalink)

Being knowledgeable of what to look out for to prevent a fire could be the key to saving lives, time, & money. It is well known that once started, a fire could very well grow out of control & destroy anything in its path. Here at SERVPRO of Redondo beach/Manhattan Beach we take any & all size disasters incredibly serious & work to the best of our capability to ensure your home or business is taken care of. First & foremost, lets take a look at a list of possible factors that could start an unexpected fire: 

• Devices that generate heat (Stove, heaters, candles, etc.)
• Smoking
• lightning (Natural causes)
• Children (Accidental/Curiosity)
• Chemicals & Gases 

Most devices generate heat, so it is best to not leave those items unsupervised or in use for a prolonged period of time. Negligent smoking habits are another common source for a fire to arise from; For this reason, smoking should be done in an open area or away from children. A natural source of fire such as Thunder or Lightning is unpredictable, in a situation such as this one prepare to the best of your ability and have emergency contacts ready for use if need be. Unattended or neglected children may be prone to knocking over a candle or lighting a match out of accident or curiosity. Keeping them informed about the dangers & risks of a fire outbreak is one way to help prevent this from happening. Chemicals & gases are extremely flammable & should be kept in a dry &  secure location away from any possible contact that may cause them to ignite. 

If, for any reason, a fire outbreak presents itself in your home or business, SERVPRO of Redondo Beach/Manhattan Beach is here to help. With a 24 hour service emergency ready crew, we are the fastest to any size disaster. The clean up & restoration process will be a thing of the past as we surely bring back your property to pre loss condition "Like it never even happened." For any questions, comments, or concerns we can be reached at (310)939-9293 or visit us on our website at www.SERVPROredondobeachmanhattanbeach.com.