{"id":11174,"date":"2018-12-24T03:02:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T03:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=11174"},"modified":"2021-11-04T01:55:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T01:55:57","slug":"10-things-that-commonly-lead-to-house-fires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/10-things-that-commonly-lead-to-house-fires\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things That Commonly Lead to House Fires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While\nit\u2019s certainly not a fun thing to think about, fires in homes happen all over\nthe country hundreds of thousands\nof times each year<\/a> and can not only lead to homes being damaged or\ncompletely destroyed but also lead to injury and loss of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While of course there are things you can do to clean up and rebuild after fire and smoke have razed your property, such as getting in touch with specialists like Service Master Restore<\/a>, it\u2019s obviously wise to work to prevent such damage and risk from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To stay safe from harm, it\u2019s important you\nand all your family understand some of the things that regularly lead to home\nfires \u2014 many of which you may not have ever considered. Read on for 10 common\nfire causes you need to know about today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candles are one of the biggest causes of\nhome fires around the country. While they\u2019re very popular for aroma and\nambiance, they also pose a significant risk if left unattended. Blow out\ncandles if you\u2019re getting sleepy or if you plan to leave the room. Always sit\nthem in sturdy holders, so they\u2019re not likely to fall over, and place them on\nlevel surfaces, too. Plus, ensure they sit away from any type of combustible\nmaterial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another hazard that leads to home fires is\ncooking. To stay safe, never leave pots and pans unattended, and be wary of\nletting cooking oil get too hot and splattering onto flammable materials in the\nvicinity, such as curtains. Wear short, closely fitted sleeves when you\u2019re cooking\nin the kitchen, so your clothing doesn\u2019t accidentally catch. Also, don\u2019t use\npots and pans, deep fryers, ovens and other cooking equipment when you\u2019re sleepy,\ndrunk or have taken medicine that causes confusion or drowsiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heating Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not surprisingly, many fires occur during\nwinter when people use heating sources more frequently. Portable space heaters\nare one of the biggest issues. You should keep these in well-ventilated areas,\nat least three feet from fabrics, furniture, draperies and the like. Heaters\nshould have a thermostat control and an automatic shut-off feature for safety.\nFireplaces and wood stoves also increase risk. Prevent problems by placing a\nglass door or spark screen in front of the firebox to keep stray sparks and\nrolled logs from causing a fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faulty Wiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another common problem is faulty\nwiring<\/a>. This is especially an issue in older homes that have bad internal\nwiring. To stay safe, look for signs of issues such as lights dimming whenever\nyou plug in a new piece of equipment or circuit breakers or fuses blowing\noften. Hire an electrician to check over your home\u2019s wiring to ensure\neverything is in good order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids\nPlaying With Matches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sadly, home fires also get started because kids become intrigued by fire and play with matches. To stop this from happening in your household, talk to children about the dangers of matches and fire, and consider locking up necessary items in a safe place. Don\u2019t leave children unsupervised around any source of flame either, whether stoves, fireplaces, candles or other things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you or anyone else in your home is a\nsmoker, ensure care is taken with cigarettes or cigars. Smoldering butts can\nstay hot for longer than you might think, with the embers in them catching\nalight quickly if they happen to hit flammable objects. As such, make sure\nsmoking items are properly put out. In addition, people should never fall\nasleep with a lit cigarette in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flammable Liquids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another risk factor to consider is\nflammable liquids. Things like kerosene, propane, gasoline etc. must be safely\nstored in proper containers and kept in isolated, well-ventilated areas. If you\nuse kerosene or propane heaters, be careful to never overfill these. If spills\noccur, clean them up straight away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electrical equipment must be inspected for\nfaults, frays and the like on a regular basis if you want to keep your home and\nfamily safe. Always replace worn or damaged cords ASAP, or throw appliances out\nif you cannot fix them effectively. Don\u2019t overload wall sockets or extension\ncords with too many items either, as this might lead to sparks shooting out and\ncausing fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grilling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like a backyard\nbarbecue, especially during summer, but if you\u2019re not careful when using your\ngrill, you could end up with a house fire. To prevent this, position your grill\n(or alternatively fire pit) numerous feet away from your house and clear of\ntimber decking, railings, trees and so on. Check gas connections routinely too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Trees <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, at this time of year when the holiday\nseason is in full swing, you probably have Christmas trees and other lights and\ndecorations spread around your home. If so, protect yourself by not leaving\nthings switched on when you leave home or are in bed. Unfortunately, if\ncircuits gets overloaded or wires become loose or otherwise damaged, fires can\nstart before you know it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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