What Are the Most Common Causes of House Fires?
There are fewer things more devastating than a house fire. At our Water Mist System company, we aim to educate our clients about fire safety to prevent any mishaps.
While we provide the adequate solutions needed to prevent fires, we also believe in “Knowledge is power.” To ensure no accidents occur, it’s important to understand the most common causes of house fires.
Kitchen Fires
Let’s start with the room that’s the cause of majority of fires—the kitchen. You can never be too careful when it comes to prepping your meals. Stoves either involve open flame cooking or electric heat cooking.
Oil and grease are the major cause of kitchen fires. Don’t add oil to water or grease. Keep combustibles away from the stove when you’re using it and if there’s a fire, do not add water to the pan or pot.
If it’s small, quickly pour in salt or baking soda. If it’s big, use a class B dry chemical fire extinguisher.
The Living Room
The living room might not look like a place where fires can start easily but looks can be deceiving. Living room fires usually occur during the winters when you need to use the fireplace.
To avoid any mishaps, it’s best to maintain the fireplace regularly. Make sure you follow these protocols:
ü Watch out for “popping” sparks
ü Only burn firewood that is properly seasoned
ü Never leave your fireplace unattended
ü Never ever use combustible or flammable liquids to start or maintain a fire
ü Inspect and sweep your chimney
Even if you don’t have a fireplace, there are other things to be wary for. For example, candles. If you have kids, don’t let them use candles and keep them away from lighters, or anything that can lead to fires.
The Laundry Room
Although washing machines don’t pose a threat, dryers do. Dryer lint fires are the main cause of laundry room fires. You need to make sure you clean out the lint trap occasionally to avoid any possible accidents.
You need to do this at least twice a year. Moreover, make sure you never use combustible or harsh chemicals in dryers or washing machines. Don’t leave them on either and make sure to get them checked regularly to see if any repairs are needed.
These are a few reasons for fire fires. Now you know the reasons, let’s get to the solution.
Installing a water mist system is your best bet to prevent fire damage and fatalities. A water mist system will automatically start spraying into the fire once it detects smoke heat over 57°C, allowing individuals to escape in time and prevent any fatalities.
If you are interested in finding a good water misting system for your home, you’ve come to the right place! Our water mist systems are designed to protect your home without compromising the interior of your home!
Feel free to contact us to learn more about our discreet water mist systems.
