Fire Prevention

3/20/2020 (Permalink)

We hope it never happens to you, but if it does we want to be there for you.

Most fires in the home could be prevented. Things that we do everyday can cause a fire or a flame. Once a flame starts if reaction is not quick or correct then it could cause serious damages. Our main focus is to help make you aware and look for everyday habits that you may be putting yourself at risk with.

Main Causes of House Fires:

1. Cooking

Pots and pans can over heat and cause a fire very easily. If the person cooking gets distracted and leaves the cooking unattended this is highly likely to cause a fire. Always stay in the room or ask someone to watch the food while it is cooking.

2. Heating

Portable heaters should be at least 3 feet away from anything that could be flammable; furniture, curtains, clothing, etc.

3. Smoking in bedrooms

Your bedroom is full of materials that are highly flammable. Cigarettes that are not properly put out can easily cause a flame on bedroom or living room furniture. That’s why this is better to be done outside away from flammable materials

4. Electrical Equipment

Something as small as a toaster being faulty or having a frayed cord and easily go from pop tart to kitchen engulfed in flames in a matter of seconds.

5. Candles

Candles look and smell pretty but if left unattended they can cause a room to burst into flames. Always blow out a candle before leaving a room

6. Faulty Wiring

Homes with poor wiring are more susceptible to having a loss due to electrical malfunction. Signs of bad wiring; lights dim when using other appliances, you must disconnect one appliance to use another, breakers tip frequently.

These are just a few of the ways you could cause damage to your home. Home fires can be devastating, but if you ever have a house fire know that SERVPRO of Dyersburg/Union City will be there to help you get back, “Like it never even happened.”