Common Causes of Fire

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

Did you know the number one cause of house fires in the world is cooking? That’s right, cooking food. According to www.firstalert.com, the top three reasons house fires occur are:

1. Cooking

More specifically, oil and grease fires. Many of these fires are avoidable but due to the fact that people attempt to put them out using water as opposed to the correct type of fire extinguisher (Class B or K, or an all-purpose Class A, B, C type) they can accelerate. Make sure that you have one of the above-mentioned types of fire extinguishers handy somewhere in your kitchen.

2. Heating

In the colder parts of the year, southern Californians are known to crank their heaters and use fireplaces or space heaters. Be sure to properly maintain and clean these sources of heat. Creosote (the dark brown or black substance that forms as a byproduct of burning organic matter in an enclosed area) is extremely flammable and very hazardous. Take proper steps to ensure the area is creosote-free.

3. Smoking in bed

Everyone knows smoking is bad for your health, but it may be very bad for your home as well. An average of 18,100 (www.nfpa.org) house fires begin due to people falling asleep while smoking.

 If a house fire occurs for these or any other reason, SERVPRO of Hesperia/Apple Valley and SERVPRO of Barstow/Twentynine Palms is here to help make it “Like it never even happened.” With over 50 years in the industry, you can trust us to make it right, day or night. Give us a call today at (760)244-2566.