The Importance of Having a Fire Escape Plan for Your Home
Having a fire escape plan is an important aspect of home safety because it helps ensure that you and your loved ones can safely evacuate your home in the event of a fire. A fire escape plan outlines the steps you need to take to get out of your home quickly and safely, and it […]
Keep an Eye on Furnaces, Fireplaces & Chimneys to Prevent House Fires & Insurance Rate Increases
During this time of year, most people are cranking up their furnaces, fireplaces, or portable space heaters in an effort to keep warm. But while all of those things are necessary for warmth, they also raise the possibility of a house fire, which can result in significant annual insurance premium increases. Plus, in addition […]
Everything You Need to Know About Electrical House Fires
There are about 46,700 electrical fires per year, according to a study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which has found that faulty electrical work is the second most common cause of residential fires. So are you at risk? And what can you do to protect yourself and your family from a house fire […]
How Dangerous is the Aftermath of a House Fire?
A house fire can be disastrous. The truth is both your health and your property can be destroyed by fire. For example, the soot and smoke that is left over after a house fire is very dangerous to your health. In fact, there are numerous health hazards in the aftermath of a house fire. […]
How to Keep a Bonfire or Campfire from Spreading & Damaging Your House
Currently, the United States spends about $3 billion a year to put out fires in its parks and forests. The National Park Service estimates that people are responsible for almost 85% of wildland fires. According to experts, the main causes of these wildfires were fires left unattended, the burning of debris, irresponsibly thrown cigarettes, […]
What You Need To Know About Chimney Fires As Temperatures Grow Colder
Chimney fires can do a lot of interior damage not just to chimneys but also to the surrounding house – especially if it is a big fire. However, not all chimney fires are large and conspicuous; many begin, burn for a brief period of time, and then extinguish themselves. These fires that you may not […]
Tips for Preventing House Fires Caused by Space Heaters
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), portable heating equipment is a major contributor to home fires and fire-related deaths in the United States, ranking second as a cause of home fires and third as a cause of home fire fatalities. Heating equipment is a major cause of fires in homes in the […]
What Happens During a House Fire?
A little flame can grow into a large fire that destroys a house and endangers the lives of the occupants in as little as 30 seconds. That’s a big reason why experts say that more Americans each year are killed in fires than in all other natural disasters combined. Even if no one is hurt, […]
Holiday Season a Dangerous Season for House Fires
Fire experts say the leading day for house fires in America is Thanksgiving Day. Additionally, the U.S. Fire Administration states that there is nearly a twofold increase in open-flame fires on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Even worse, Christmas fire fatalities and property loss are both 34% more than typical. Lights, candles, […]
House Fire Risk Increases in Winter, Here’s What You Need to Know
No matter the time of year, house fires are dangerous, but as the temperature drops, they undoubtedly happen more frequently. House fires may also be more deadly today than they were, say, 20 years ago, and this is because many furnishings in contemporary homes are constructed of synthetic materials. These synthetic materials often burn […]