Home Fires are Preventable in Virginia Beach

12/14/2020 (Permalink)

Home Fires are Preventable in Virginia Beach

When it comes to your home or business there are certain safety precautions that can be taken to help to prevent fires.  Ready.gov has provided the following tips on Home fire prevention.

• Frayed wires can cause fires. You should replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords as soon as possible.  Do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
• Immediately shut off then replace light switches that are hot to the touch and all lights that flicker.
• This one seems more obvious, if you have a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it into a two-slot outlet or an extension cord
• Never leave candles unattended.

If you have a fireplace a woodstove they should be inspected annually.  They should also be checked monthly for damage and or obstructions. You should use a fireplace screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks. 

Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed.