Number one cause of fires in the home?

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

There are many potential causes of fires in the home. From faulty wiring to an appliance failure, issues can arise suddenly.

#1 Cause of fires in the home:

The most frequent cause of house fires is unattended cooking!

Now that we know the most frequent source of fires in the home, here are some tips to help stay safe.

Be sure to stay in the room while cooking with a heat source. Keeping an eye on your cooking will help you be prepared for any accidents.
It is also important to use a timer while cooking so you don’t lose track of time.
Vigilance in the kitchen is particularly important during the holidays when cooking and baking more than you usually do.
Even while cooking with precautions, accidents can happen. Be sure to have fire extinguishers throughout your home. Be sure you are properly educated on the use of a fire extinguisher to be prepared in the event that you have to use one.

Should you experience a fire in your home, SERVPRO of Sioux Falls is standing by 24/7 to help you through an emergency!