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.