Four Interesting Causes of Home Fires - Lakeville 02347

11/6/2019 (Permalink)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has stated that heating equipment is a top cause of home fires and home fire deaths, especially in the winter. If you use a portable space heater to add extra warmth to a room, curl up in front of a fireplace, wood or pellet stove on a snowy afternoon, many obligations come with using household heating equipment. Realizing the dangers can help keep your home safe from fires caused by heating equipment.

Recognizing the Causes:

Most heating fires can be stopped if you know the risks and causes. 

Here are a few common causes for heating-related home fires:

• Failure to clean wood-burning devices
• Poor clearance around space heaters
• Defects in the construction, design, or installation of wood-burning heating equipment
• Incorrect heater refueling

We here at SERVPRO of Marion/Middleboro hope you are safe and warm this season.