Fire: Tips For Prevention In The Home

Jun 1
07:15

2010

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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Most people are worried about the destructive effects a fire could have on their home, and rightly so. However, most fires can be prevented some knowledge, such as about the very things you have in your home.

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The thought of a fire is chilling to most people,Fire: Tips For Prevention In The Home Articles especially when considering the damage it can cause to both a family and a home. Of course, most fires can be prevented, but it takes some knowledge to lessen the risks of this type of tragedy. Find out how best to protect your house and your family from this kind of disaster.

You cannot always prevent a fire from happening, especially when it is attributed to electrical factors you never even thought existed. However, you can usually stop it before it causes major destruction, just by having at least one extinguisher in your home.

Some people already have a small type to keep under the sink in their kitchen in the case of grease fires, but you should also consider having a full-size product elsewhere. Keep it out of the way, but always know where it is, such as the garage or a closet. Also remember to call for help if the flames seem too big for you to handle, as most people can only extinguish small fires on their own.

Even if you never get burned in a fire, smoke can also cause breathing issues and even death. Be sure that you have smoke detectors throughout your home, and make sure they work. Those that use batteries should have them replaced annually, such as when daylight savings time begins or ends. If your detectors are hard-wired, be sure the light blinks at least occasionally, since this means they are on and working.

There are some items in your home that may cause a fire easily, and you need to be aware of them. For example, keep wood and newspapers stored away from a fireplace, and use a screen so that sparks do not jump out when it is in use.

If you use a space heater, do not leave materials nearby that could easily catch on fire, such as newspapers or cloth, and do not use this product when you are out of the room. Even a clothes dryer can be a hazard when you leave it running for hours without being home, or when you do not clean the lint out of the lint trap.

The best way to prevent fires is to read the instruction manual for any products you have in the house that heat up and could cause a blaze. You should also know ahead of time how to use an extinguisher, and know whether your smoke alarm is hard-wired or run by batteries. Some simple knowledge of the items in your house can keep it standing.

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