How to Prevent Fire Damage in your Home

11/12/2023 (Permalink)

On average 385,000 houses experience structural fires each year. There are many different causes of fire damages in homes, but the most common ones are electric problems, accounting for 36.3% of fires in homes, as well as cooking and heating equipment. Although fire damages in homes are common there are many ways that you can prevent them before they happen, such as:

• If you use space/portable heaters be sure they are kept at least 3 feet away from any flammable objects; they should also be kept on tile or ceramic flooring 
• Be sure to extinguish the embers in a fireplace or the flame of a candle when you leave the room 
• Install a fire alarm in every room on every floor of your home as well as install a carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your home
• If despite these things you still find yourself in a home fire be sure to:
•  “Stop, drop, & roll” if your clothing is on fire
• Be sure to keep low to the floor as smoke rises 
• Touch door handles to test if they are hot 

These simple tips can help you avoid, or at the very least, stay safe if one occurs.