Winter Fire Safety

10/22/2020 (Permalink)

Each winter season, there is an influx of calls that SERVPRO receives asking about smoke and fire cleanup. You may be careful about the risky items or places in the home that cause fire, but are you forgetting anywhere? Here is a list of the top causes of fire losses!  

Stove-

This is the highest risk item in your home by far. Even if you are done cooking and it is turned off, it can still cause other items to catch fire if they are sitting too close. Make it a habit of never leaving the stove or oven unattended while still hot.

Other Appliances-

While your stove is the largest threat for a fire, most kitchens are also outfitted with other small appliances that give off heat and can cause other items on the counter to catch fire. While it is tempting to leave these most used items plugged in, it is important to make it a habit of unplugging them.

Candle-

Candles are another household item that can cause issues when left lit and unattended. It is easy for a lit candle to be forgotten about, and items set nearby that can quickly catch on fire.

Lighters –

With this being a common household item, we do not normally think much about them. If there are children in the home or who visit often, it is best practice to store these items in a safe, high place. This prevents any accidents from happening.  

Indoor Fireplaces-

A lot of homes have wood fireplaces installed. While these fireplaces are made to contain fire, it is important to remember to only burn dry, seasoned wood. Burning trash or other items can cause flare-ups. This can turn into a house fire or can cause smoke to travel into the home.

If you have any issues this winter season, give us a call for a free quote to make it “Like it never even happened.”