Commonly Forgotten House Fire Hazards

8/3/2021 (Permalink)

Keep your home safe from the possibility of a house fire by remembering to check several areas.

To avoid a house fire, many people know to take certain precautionary measures such as blowing out candles, cleaning the lint out of the dryer, and not overloading electrical outlets. However, there are several other hazardous items that you might forget about.

Keep your home safe from the possibility of a house fire by remembering to check these items:

• Unplug all hair styling devices after use.
• Avoid using old space heaters and never leave them turned on unattended.
• Turn off the stovetop before leaving the room.
• Don’t place your Christmas tree or other flammable items near open fires or heat sources.
• Clean your chimney at least once a year before using it.

Along with taking these extra precautions, be sure that all smoke detectors in the home function properly and that your home is equipped with a fire extinguisher. Also, ensure your family is aware of the fire escape plan.

SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties team is trained to cleanup and restore your home and objects should a fire disaster occur. Call SERVPRO immediately following a house fire to learn next steps and what you should leave to our professional clean up team. Contact SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties by calling 765-575-8654.