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Ways To Avert a Home Fire
Fires are tragic events that often leave families
with nothing. The interesting thing is however that many home
fires can be avoided. Many home fires are products
of human error. When humans do things that are considered fire hazards,
the risk of a home fire increases dramatically. Knowing the
hazards and how to avoid them is crucial to keeping your home
safe. If you are interested in knowing more, read these five
tips in averting home fires to learn how to keep your family
and your home safe from a home fire.
Candles
Candles can make a home seem extremely cozy and can also add
wonderful fragrance. Candles are often used to “set the mood”
or just to clear out a musty smell in your home. No matter
what the reason or occasion however, candles should always
be used responsibly. Many home fires are started due to candles.
Some users may forget to blow the candles out when they leave
their house or before they go to bed. These are some of the
most common reasons for home fires.
Although most candles are not too dangerous, they can quickly
become hazards. To be sure your candles are always under control,
be sure to use candles in glass holders. Make sure the holder
will envelope the entire candle and contain any flame. Jar
candles are great and are much less likely to burn out of control.
Also, be sure to always check all of your candles before leaving
the house or going to bed. A good rule is to make a quick “run
through” the house to blow them all out before either event.
Matches
Although we have all heard it our entire lives, matches do
indeed have a place in a household. That place is anywhere
a child cannot reach. Matches and lighters are interesting
to children of all ages. Older children will especially love
to play with them. One might think their small children who
don’t fully understand the consequences would play with matches,
but it is most always a curious older child that starts a home
fire by playing with them. If a lit match is dropped on the
carpet or held near curtains, the house could go up in flames
within minutes. These fabrics are so flammable that you would
barely have time to get out before disaster struck. Be sure
all children, even teens know how to respect fire and use matches
and lighter responsibly.
Unplugging appliances
Many people leave each day for work, forgetting to unplug
their irons, hair appliances, or the coffee pot. New models
of these appliances usually have an automatic shut-off for
forgetful users. However some of the older models don’t. Leaving
these things plugged up all day is a fire hazard. This is especially
true if they are sitting on a flammable area. If you leave
your curling iron sitting on a counter all day, chances are
the counter will catch on fire. By the end of the day, you
might not even have a home to come to.
Limit Combustible Contents
Sometimes people will store items like kerosene or gasoline
in their homes. This is a terrible idea and can lead to a home
fire fast. You should always store these combustible items
in an outdoor area. You can keep them in a detached garage
or shed if you like. Keeping them inside however is far too
dangerous. The smallest spark could cause a fire too big to
control.
Use Fireplaces Wisely
Have a fireplace in your home is a lovely thing. You can snuggle
with your family by the fire for extra warmth and comfort.
Fireplaces however should be used wisely. Always use a fire
screen when there is a fire going in your fireplace. This will
ensure that no loose spark will catch your floor on fire. Also,
be sure to always keep your damper open. This will let the
necessary smoke and fire escape through the chimney. Be sure
the fire is completely out before you go to bed or to work.
Never leave a fire unattended! Do this and your fireplace will
be much more enjoyable. If you don’t use it wisely, it will
only be a danger to your family.
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