5 Ways To Prevent Fire At Home

“It takes 5 minutes, on average, for a house to be fully engulfed in flames, and you may have less than 2 minutes to get out safely.”

At least, that's what many available reports say. Discover 5 ways to prevent fires at home and learn what we suggest doing to minimize the risk of extensive damage.

 

1. SMOKE DETECTORS

  • Ensure that smoke detectors are installed on every floor of your home and regularly test them regularly to ensure they are functioning properly.

2. HEATING EQUIPMENT

  • Keep children, pets and flammable items (paper, matches, bedding, furniture, clothing, carpets, and rugs) away from heat sources such as stoves, heaters, and fireplaces.

  • If you have a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen to keep fire and embers inside.

  • If you have heating equipment such as a space heater, place it on a nonflammable surface, for example, a ceramic tile floor. Avoid placing it on rugs, carpets or near drapes.

  • When using space heaters, it is important to plug them directly into outlets, rather than using an extension cord."

  • Turn off portable heaters when you go to sleep.

  • Don't leave cooking food unattended and keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

  • Don't overload electrical outlets or extension cords.

  • Keep a close eye on candles and make sure to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed.

3. SURGE PROTECTORS

  • A surge in power is when you are most likely to experience an electrical fire. Plug items into a surge protector, so you don’t have to worry about excess electricity causing a fire.

4. OUT OF POWER?

  • Use flashlights instead of candles.

  • Turn off or unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics.

  • Turn off or disconnect any appliances like stoves etc. or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.

  • If you are using a generator, be sure you understand the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.

5. ADDITIONAL TIPS

  • Cut the clutter in your home, because it can start a fire spontaneously, but it can also make a fire spread more excessively.

  • Change the filters of dryers and heaters often, because if lint fills up the filter, the heat from the furnace can actually ignite it.

  • Keep the debris from the outside of your home like firewood, leaves, and other flammable materials away. It can easily catch fire from stray ashes or sparks.

  • Please, do not smoke in the home. Cigarettes have additives inside of them that can continue to burn even if you think that you’ve put them out.

  • Have an emergency plan in place and practice it with your family.


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