What Are Some Common Fire Hazards In Your North Nashville Home?

11/14/2022 (Permalink)

What Are Some Common Fire Hazards In Your North Nashville Home?

What Are Some Common Fire Hazards In Your North Nashville Home?

Preventing a fire is one of the most critical responsibilities for a homeowner. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), more than one-quarter (26%) of reported fires in 2015-2019 occurred in homes. Even worse, three-quarters (75%) of civilian fire deaths and almost three-quarters (72%) of all reported injuries were caused by home fires.

Let’s discuss some common fire hazards in your North Nashville home and some ways you can prevent them.

What Are The Top Fire Hazards In A Home?

Here are some of the most common fire hazards for any home:

• Candles
• Outdated Wiring
• Electrical Outlets
• Cooking
• Heating
• Smoking
• No Smoke Alarms

What Are Some Fire Safety Precautions I Can Take To Protect My North Nashville Home?

Here are some safety precautions you can take for a few of the most common causes of house fires:

• Cooking is the most common cause of house fires. To prevent a cooking-related fire, never leave the kitchen unattended when cooking in oil or food that produces grease, such as bacon. Most kitchen fires start when cooking food is left unsupervised on a stove or in an oven. By the time the fire is discovered, it’s usually too late. Thoroughly clean your cookware to prevent grease from building up over time.
• Smoking is another common cause of house fires. If you must smoke, do it outside whenever possible, or smoke over a sink while using an ashtray to help reduce your fire risk.
• Candles can add a wonderful touch to family dinners and holiday celebrations, but you should always extinguish them before leaving the room. Keep candle flames at least 12 inches from any materials that might ignite, and consider other options for decorative lighting effects. Some outstanding battery-powered flameless luminaries are realistic, right down to flickering like candles.
• Electrical heaters can cause fires if the electrical wiring is faulty or if draperies or other fabrics overheat when they come in contact with the coils. Always follow the instructions on any heating device you use, inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good condition, and never leave the house with a heater running. Make sure flammable materials are kept well away from space heaters.

If you experience a fire in your North Nashville home, rest assured that SERVPRO of North Nashville can be onsite immediately to start your fire damage remediation process. From water damage to odor removal, we’re here to help you get back to normal.

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