There are a vast number of reasons why residential fires start. Some common causes are overloaded electrical sockets, grease fires, and dust compiling in attics. When you are a homeowner, fire prevention is essential. Depending on your habits, you may… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘residential fires’
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Residential Fire Hazards You Can Easily Contain
How often do you play with matches? Surely the answer is never. However, matches can be useful around the house, especially when the power goes out and you need to light a candle. But while you try to play it… Read More
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6 Ways to Prevent House Fires
Have you ever experienced being in a house fire? These situations are terrifying and traumatic, and yet, they don’t need to happen. While you’re trying your best to stay warm this winter, exercise some common sense. Don’t create a fire… Read More
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4 Household Items That Should Not Be Reused After a Fire
Summer is on its way, and the potential for house fires increases exponentially. If nothing went wrong during your Memorial Day bonfire, then that’s a great sign. Even so, you need to stay ready in case a fire should happen. Here are… Read More
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Do You Know How to Stop a Grease Fire?
Whether you do a lot of cooking at home or work in a restaurant, you should know how to stop a grease fire. These fires happen most often in the kitchen, but they can happen almost anywhere you are working… Read More
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How Does an Attic Fire Start?
Let’s say you’ve chosen this weekend to catch up on your spring cleaning. Don’t forget to clean out your attic! After a long winter, you’ll probably need to take stuff down from up there. If you are, be mindful of… Read More
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Tips for Fire Safety in the Kitchen
We all know how busy your life can be, with kids and pets running everywhere and meals to cook and prepare. Sometimes, it’s all too easy to wander off while the stove is going and there is an open flame…. Read More
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How to Recover After a Residential Fire Happens
Surviving a residential fire can still be a traumatic event. Making sure everyone gets out safely is your priority whenever such a fire happens. But even after everyone is safe, what happens next? Here is how to recover after a… Read More
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How Do You Stop a Garage Fire?
Without warning, a fire can start in your home’s garage. After all, you keep your car in there, and it might be dripping motor oil or spring a fuel leak. Be sure to keep track of everything in your garage…. Read More
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Preventing Residential Electrical Fires
More than 30,000 incidences of non-fatal electric shock occur every year and about 1,000 people every year die from electrocution. There are many electrical hazards within the home that can cause dangerous electrical fires. To make your home safer, follow… Read More