House fires date back to the early 19th century, but what are winter house fire statistics like today? Over 350,000 fires are extinguished every year, bringing with them thousands of deaths and injuries. Something as simple as knocking a candle over can start a fire. Of course, before we had electricity in our homes, open …
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Power Outages During a Blizzard: What You Should Know
A power outage could be completely devastating. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping your home and family safe if the power goes out during a blizzard.
How To Prevent Attic Fires
Here’s a look at some of the most common causes of attic fires, as well as our tips to help prevent them from happening. By taking a few precautions, you can help ensure a disaster like this won’t happen to your home and family.
Kitchen Fire Hazards
Let’s take a look at some of the most common fire hazards in the kitchen and how you can prevent fire damage to your property and help keep your home and family safe.
What To Do During a Power Outage
When you’re experiencing a power outage, most people assume the power will be restored within a few hours. But this isn’t always the case. Power outages can last as little as a few minutes to as long as several days or even weeks, and sometimes even longer in the case of natural disasters. If you …
Garage Fire Hazards
Many homeowners take home fire prevention seriously, yet they have their fair share of garage fire hazards without even realizing it. Your home is equipped with fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, but most garages are left unprotected. This lack of safety equipment, along with many of the hazardous items commonly stored in garages, make your …
How to Safely Burn Weeds
How do you safely burn weeds? Whether there is a red flag fire warning or not, proper fire safety protocols can prevent a disaster. Before You Get Started Many places have strict regulations around when and where you can have a “residential open burn”. In Utah, you must gain a permit through the Utah Department …
Preventing Fire Disasters
Preventing fire disasters should be a top priority when considering the safety and wellbeing of you and your home. Keep reading to find out more about keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from fire disasters. Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms When a fire starts somewhere in your home, you want to be aware of …
Home Fire Pit: Safety Precautions You Should Be Taking
If you have a home fire pit, there are some safety precautions you should be taking for the safety of both you and your home. Fire pits are a great way to turn your yard into the ultimate hangout spot during the summer, but without the proper supervision they can get out of control fast …
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What are the Biggest Fire Hazards in Your Home?
House fires are a terrifying, but very real possibility. The best way to prevent house fires is by identifying the biggest fire hazards in your home. Keep reading to find out what you should keep an eye on, and some tips on how to prevent your home from going up in flames. Bad Wiring Electrical …
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