Avoiding Fire Hazards in Your Hickory Home

3/19/2020 (Permalink)

Fires can be devastating, so try to avoid hazards while you're stuck at home!

Fire hazards are present in every part of the home. Nearly every week, we get phone calls from panicked customers whose Hickory, NC home has had some degree of fire damage. Since COVID-19 has everyone mostly confined to their homes, we felt it was important to point out common fire hazards and ways you can avoid them!

Common Fire Hazards

1. Cooking equipment. There’s no better way to pass the time stuck indoors than to cook. Unfortunately, cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of home fires in the nation. That’s why you should never leave the kitchen unsupervised while it’s still in use! 

2. Electrical outlets. Electronics are a staple of entertainment, but if you abuse your electrical outlets, they can become a fire hazard. Avoid overstuffing outlets and ensure that no cables are broken or exposed! 

3. Smoking. Smoking cigarettes in or near the home is a major fire risk, and it attributes to many fire-related deaths. If you do smoke, do so away from the home. It’s also important that you properly extinguish them in water; don’t abandon still-lit cigarettes.

Cleaning Up Fire Damages

While you’re staying home during these uncertain times, it’s best to avoid disasters. There are many fire hazards in the home beyond what was listed, but these are some of the most common ones we encounter. If you or somebody you know has a house fire and needs professional cleanup services, you can call SERVPRO of Alexander, Caldwell, Burke and Catawba Counties anytime at (828) 396-1070!