Safety Tips Concerning Fire Damage

5/28/2019 (Permalink)

In 2018, the most recent year statistics are available, 1,319,500 fires were reported in the United States. These blazes caused 3,430 deaths and 14,670 civilian injuries while costing more than $23.6 billion in damage! Though some fires are unavoidable acts of nature or unpredictable accidents, many fires in the home and workplace are avoidable. The following tips, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association, can help reduce the likelihood of a fire in your business or home.

1.) Watch your cooking - Stay in the kitchen if you are frying, grilling or broiling food. Never allow young children around the stove or oven, especially if they are not closely attended.

2.) Give space heaters space - Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn.

3.) Smoke outside - If you must smoke inside, have a sturdy, deep ashtray. Never smoke in bed.

4.) Keep matches and lighters out of reach - Keep matches and lighters in high cabinets, preferably under a child lock.