SERVPRO of Foxborough Home Fires Facts

11/8/2021 (Permalink)

Understanding the most common sources of home fires can help you reduce your risk of injury and property damage.

Fires can be created for a variety of things; however, items you use daily can be the most common sources of fire in your home. Understanding the most common sources of home fires can help you reduce your risk of injury and property damage.

• A hot stove burner can cause grease on a pan or a burner to ignite.
• A hot oven can ignite grease that has splashed or dripped onto the oven interior.
• Food in close proximity to a glowing broiler coil is susceptible to combustion.
• Small appliances, such as toasters and griddles, can ignite crumbs or grease.
• A hot barbecue grill can ignite a nearby item, such as a landscape plant or wooden fence.
• Frequently cleaning your cooking equipment and appliances, and observing all cooking activities will significantly minimize the likelihood of a cooking-related home fire.
• Space heaters can overheat easily, make sure there is nothing nearby such as drapes, upholstery, or carpets. 

SERVPRO of Foxborough is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you with any fire damage “Like it never even happened.”