What Are Some Safety Tips to Prevent Fires?

12/1/2020 (Permalink)

With the holidays right here at our door steps, please be prepared and know SERVPRO is here for you and your family.

Clifton Residents Need to Be Cautious of the Potential for Fires Around the Holidays – These Tips Can Help

Many families throughout Clifton enjoy the holidays. It isn’t just a time for decorations, food and fun. It is also a time to think about the potential for fires. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that residential fires increase around the holidays, mainly due to decorations igniting.

What Should I Know About Fires During This Time?

Statistics show that 44% of fires caused by holiday decorations that were too close to a heat source. Candles accounted for 37% of those fires. The kitchen was where 21% of them started. Vigilance needs to be taken when decorating for fall and preparing for gatherings. SERVPRO has mitigated fire damage in Clifton for just these reasons.

 How Can I Keep My Family Safe?

Christmas lights are a holiday tradition for quite a few families. Icicles and trees adorn porches and homes all over Clifton. When the decorations are set out, often, a candle is placed around the home for holiday fragrances. This can lead to unintended consequences. Unstable decorations can easily get bumped, causing the candle to come in contact with flammable items. Here are some tips to avoid fire risks:

• Keep highly flammable decorations like gift wrapping or christmas skirts away from open flames.
• Instead of real candles inside your home, opt for battery operated lights or flameless candles.
• When using candles for decorations indoors, blow them out before leaving the room. Avoid using candles in bedrooms.

By following these essential safety tips, you can help prevent a holiday that is something families look forward to becoming something devastating. SERVPRO understands the results of fire damage. We hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday.

 Contact SERVPRO of Clifton at (973) 928-3704 for professional fire damage service. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.