Fire Prevention Tips

A friend recently told me that one morning she awoke to find a candle she’d lit the night before still burning. She went to bed without realizing that she had not extinguished the candle. Thankfully, there was not harm or damage done, but everyone is not so fortunate.

Some fires in residential areas are definitely preventable. Take the time to go around your house and make sure that you are not at risk for fire. Take care when cooking. And be certain that you do not leave burning candles unattended.

Another frequent cause of fires in the home is cigarettes. It is better if you can smoke outside, but if you cannot, take some precautions. Use deep ashtrays and place them on a stable surface. Don’t just toss cigarette butts into the trash; run them under water first to make sure that they are completely extinguished.

Here some other fire prevention tips:
-Do not leave the stove or grill unattended while you cook.
-Keep things like dish towels and other flammable materials away from the range top.
-Only use candles that are in a stable holder that won’t burn (glass, metal, etc.)
-Don’t bring gasoline into the house.
-Don’t plug in too many appliances at once.