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Fire Facts From SERVPRO

4/16/2018 (Permalink)

Fire Safety

What is The Most Common Cause of a House Fire?

The number one source of house fires is cooking. Usually leaving pots or pans unattended on the stove while you run away to do something for “just a minute.” The NFPA says that 40% of all house fires, or an average of 156,600 per year, start this way, causing approximately $853 million in property damage.

Some Other Common Causes of Fire that Play a Big Role Are...

  • Cooking Equipment. ...
  • Heating. ...
  • Smoking in bedrooms. ...
  • Electrical Equipment. ...
  • Candles. ...
  • Curious Children. ...
  • Faulty Wiring. ...
  • Barbecues.
  • flammable liquids
  • lighting

What are some Potential Fire Hazards?

  • Waste and combustible material being stored on site. ...
  • Flammable liquids and vapours. ...
  • Dust build-up. ...
  • Objects that generate heat. ...
  • Faulty electrical equipment. ...
  • Overloading power sockets. ...
  • Smoking. ...
  • Human error and negligence.

These are just some of the most common things that could cause a fire at your home or commercial facility.

Always make sure to test your smoke detectors before going to bed, this takes seconds and in seconds you can save yourself or a loved one from any harm.

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