Top 3 Causes of Home Fires and How To Prevent Them!

1/28/2021 (Permalink)

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Here Are The Top Residential Fires

Most people believe that house fires are rare catastrophes that could never happen to them. Unfortunately, the reality is that a simple mistake or oversight could cause a fire to break out in your home. The good news is that the most common causes of a home fire can be easily prevented through proper care and attention. Here are the top residential fire causes and what you can do to keep them from happening in your own home.

1. Cooking Fires
   As you might expect, cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of house Fires. Fires that start in the kitchen are typically a result of the following:

• Frying with oil
• Using faulty appliances
• Wearing loose-fitting clothing
• Placing flammable items near an open flame
• Using an excessively high cooking temperature
• Leaving food unattended on the stove or in the oven
  

To stop these emergencies from taking place, make sure to always keep an eye on your food and use your stove and oven appropriately.

2. Electrical Fires
   Another major cause of a home fire is a faulty electrical system. Defective outlets, appliances, light fixtures, and wiring often lead to electrical fires in residential settings. To keep your home safe from an electrical fire, make sure your wiring is up to date, and be sure to use extension cords and space heaters responsibly. Never place a cord, or an appliance, too close to a flammable object or combustible surface.
3. Washing Machines and Dryers
   Washing machines and dryers prompt many homeowners to call for fire cleaning. By remembering to clean your dryer’s lint trap on a regular basis, you can dramatically reduce the risk of having a dryer fire in your home. Additionally, check that your washing machine has no faulty wiring or poor cable insulation.
   You can help prevent fires in your home by following a few simple precautions.