The kitchen is the heart of the home, but kitchen fire prevention strategies are crucial as you cook meals and create memories with your loved ones. Cooking offers a time to come together and forge lasting experiences; however, it’s also a task that poses significant fire risks. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires …
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10 Steps To Take After a House Fire
Experiencing a house fire is traumatic and often leaves people grappling with a range of emotions — preparation helps you navigate these challenges. Most Americans don’t realize that small house fires are the most common disaster in the country. In the aftermath, you need a clear plan of action to help you navigate the arduous …
What’s the Difference Between Smoke and Fire Damage?
Even though smoke and fire damage go hand in hand, there are key disparities that create challenges for property owners recovering after a blaze.
Winter House Fire Statistics and History
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 …
Emergency Escape Plan for In-Home Fire
Fires can break out at any time, so it’s imperative to have an emergency escape plan in place to protect you and your family. We recommend practicing this escape plan twice a year. An in-home fire escape plan includes preparing every member of your family – from the youngest to the oldest. Fires will destroy …
How to Prevent Winter Home Fires
It’s essential to take the necessary steps to prevent winter home fires, especially if you’ve had to find creative ways to keep your house warm. Space heaters and wood-burning stoves can work wonderfully to keep things cozy, but you must use them with extreme caution. Leading Causes of Home Fires in the Winter According to …
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 …
How to Avoid Fire Hazards in Your Bedroom
The bedroom is full of fire hazards that you must avoid to stay safe. Sadly, not many homeowners know what constitutes a danger. Each year, many fires begin in the bedroom, which is thought to be one of the more dangerous places for a fire to start because it is where people sleep. Unfortunately, many …
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5 Facts About Fire & Smoke Damage
Whether it’s small or large, fires can do significant damage, but lingering smoke can cause several issues, including respiratory conditions in people.
Tips for Eliminating Fire Hazards this Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and with it, fire hazards that increase with more outdoor activities, such as barbecuing and setting off fireworks. Continue reading to learn about how you can eliminate fire hazards in your backyard and enjoy the summer this year. Summer Fire Statistics Most fire hazards indeed occur in the summer, …
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