Some of the Most Common Causes of Fires in our Community

12/19/2017 (Permalink)

There are multiple reasons why a fire can start in your home at any given time. Knowing the most common causes of fires in homes could be helpful to try to avoid a disaster. Please read the following causes and take the necessary precautions to protect your family and your property.  

1. Electrical failures:

Every year we received emergency phone calls about fires losses in our neighborhood and one of the most common causes of how they started are electrical failures. Some things that you could do to minimize a potential electrical failure that leads to a fire are: During the Christmas season turn off your Christmas lights and trees overnight, always make sure to use proper electrical cords and do not overload electrical outlets. Finally, consider hiring an electrician that can inspect the electrical wiring at your home at least once a year.

2. Lighting Dangers:

In a previous blog we mentioned how common fires caused by lighting are. Therefore, it will be beneficial to follow some of these tips to avoid one: During a storm unplug any major electronics, avoid taking baths and using any of the plumbing in the house,  do not use a corded phone or corded electronic devices, and avoid to stay close from doors and windows because they can conduce energy.

3. Light Candles

Most of us love to light a candle because they smell good, they are calming, and they look pretty during the season.  The problem is that they can start a fire at any time, to avoid this you should: Never leave candles unattended (blow them out before leaving the room or going to sleep), make sure they are in a flat surface and away from any flammable items, kids, and pets.

4. Smoking

This is one is one of the most common causes of fires in homes and businesses. Some safety tips to prevent a fire are: Always smoke outside of the premises, make sure that cigarette butts are not lit when you disposed them, and make sure to used sturdy ashtrays.

These are just some and the most common causes of fires and some tips to help to prevent them. We hope that you can practice some of these preventive measures and avoid to have a fire loss. However, if you ever have one, please know that we are here to help you. We are SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater and we have the experience, the team, and the equipment to help you to restore your home after a fire incident. Please call us 973-810-2825.