When it comes to fire, prevention is always better than cure. Make sure that you know how to deal with fire when it happens in your home and do different ways to prevent it from happening.

In order to protect your home from fire, you can buy items such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors,  and fire blankets. You could also wear fire-resistant escape hoods and build a solid escape plan.

Aside from these, we’ve listed down five ways to prevent fire from damaging your home and potentially putting you and your family’s life in danger.

Don’t Leave Flames Unattended

Have you ever been cooking and forgotten to turn off the stove or oven? Or you leave the hot iron on the table and walk away to work on something else?

This is one of the biggest causes of fire at home. You may have the best intentions of being away for only a few moments, but when you do this, you’re taking your home’s security for granted.

Make sure you don’t turn your head away from any fire if you’re cooking, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby, such as in a cabinet above the stove.

Unplug Electronic Items When Not in Use

We’ve talked about this before, and it’s worth mentioning again.

Many people walk around the house plugging in their electronic devices, such as a phone charger, computer, or other electronic devices with a charging cord. The problem is not many people unplug the equipment when they’re not using it.

This causes the equipment to spark, leading an electrical fire to occur. Unplug these devices when you aren’t using them to prevent unwanted situations.

Utilize Surge Protectors

Surge protectors are excellent for preventing electrical fires from happening. They are designed to keep the electronic equipment safe from a power spike by absorbing excessive energy. 

If there are large surges, such as lightning strikes or power outages, the electricity is absorbed and redirected to the ground instead of damaging the surge protector.

Using a surge protector is a good idea because power surges can cause the electrical equipment to overheat and catch fire.

Avoid Smoking in the House

If you smoke, make sure you do so outside and have a fire extinguisher nearby. Because many people smoke in the house, they often leave a lit cigarette unattended, which is a huge cause of home fires.

Also, don’t smoke in bed or when drinking alcohol because this is one of the easiest ways for a fire to occur in your home.

If you want to prevent the possibility of fire, avoid smoking in your home and make sure that you always put out the cigarette or match.

Keep Any Flammables Away from Heat

Another big cause of fire is leaving any flammable or combustible material near heat. If you have any rags or other items like paper towels, tissues, or clothing near heat sources, this can cause these items to catch fire and potentially spread to other things and the rest of your home.

In the same way, if you have any flammable liquids, such as alcohol, keeping them away from heat is a great way to prevent fires. This is because heat causes the liquid to evaporate and creates a highly flammable gas.

Also, keep matches and lighters out of reach of children and make sure that you have a fire extinguisher nearby.

Conclusion

We have listed down five ways to prevent fire from happening in your home. Following these tips will help keep you and your family safe from fire hazards and potential fires.

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