24/7 Emergency ServiceThe Most Common Fire Threats in the Home | SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle
7/28/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle is here for your family and business if you have a fire disaster occurs.
House fires are certainly scary experiences no matter how large or destructive they get. Watching your home and possessions go up in flames is not only overwhelming, but it can also create a dangerous situation for you in a matter of minutes. Did you know that over 350,000 homes suffer some degree of fire damage every year in the United States?
House fires can start for all kinds of reasons, but there are definitely some reasons that are more common than others. By learning about the different fire threats around your home, you can help change up some of your lifestyle choices to reduce your risk of experiencing a house fire. Read on as our SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle team explains more!
The majority of house fires start somewhere in the kitchen. Since we often use fire or heat to cook our meals, that might seem obvious! Whenever heat, grease or flammable material come together, it can lead to a single spark that grows to a large flame in seconds.
The main fire prevention strategy in the kitchen is to stay in the kitchen whenever you are cooking. Don’t even pop out quickly to grab something in another room. A single second is all it takes for a grease bubble to pop and catch fire.
While you are standing close by monitoring your soon-to-be meal, keep a pot lid nearby just in case you need to quickly extinguish a flame. Remember that grease fires and water do not mix, so having something close by to smother the flames is always a good idea.
Electrical fires are another leading cause of house fire damage. If you have an older home or wiggly outlets, chances are that your electrical work is outdated or worn behind your walls. An outlet could heat up or arc and cause a fire to start at any point. Do your best to address any electrical issues quickly and don’t overload your outlets.
You should be plugging in a single electronic to each outlet, and do not daisy-chain extension cords, which is when you plug one cord into another cord. A single electrical surge could damage any electronics plugged into the affected outlet box and a fire could start that way.
Another common reason for house fires is smoldering cigarettes. Fires caused by cigarette butts can be fatal and lead to devastating consequences and damage. Try to only smoke and dispose of your cigarettes outside in a fire-safe container, and certainly do not smoke while you are in bed or tired. Falling asleep with a lit cigarette anywhere near flammable blankets or bedding could be dangerous to everyone in your house.
No matter how a fire starts in a home, it can lead to extensive damage before the fire department arrives. After the flames are out and you have been given the all-clear to re-enter your home, pick up the phone and call SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle. We will walk you through the entire restoration process and work hard to ensure every bit of damage is reversed and your home is restored to its pre-fire condition as quickly as possible.
We will clean, sanitize and restore your walls, floors and ceilings, and we won’t stop until every evidence of your fire has been removed from your house. We are here for you 24⁄7!
Fires can start in a multitude of ways. Let SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle help you recover faster.