The Most Common Causes Of House Fires

1/31/2025 (Permalink)

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House fires can spread rapidly and leave untold property damage in their wake. What once was your safe space could turn into a blackened and charred mess! The best way to avoid this scenario is to be mindful of the most common causes. We'll give our insight below:

Space Heaters

As useful as space heaters are for warming up your space, they can cause significant damage if they come into contact with a flammable substance! Be mindful of where you place your heater, taking care to remove any flammable objects from the immediate area. Make sure you don't leave them unattended!

Candles

Candles are useful for their delicious smells, creating an inviting ambiance. However, one small slip up could set your whole room ablaze! Keep candles away from flammable objects. If you place them on an elevated surface, take care to ensure that it's nowhere near the edges.

Cooking Fires

It should go without saying that you should never leave your cooking unattended! Even the tiniest of mistakes can start a blaze, especially if you're using an oven or gas-powered stove top. Keep your cooking in your vision at all times!

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