LEADING CAUSES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM
As the seasons turn colder and we are spending more time in our homes, I鈥檇 like to take a few minutes to discuss the most common reasons for home fi res and share a few tips on how to help prevent them.
1) COOKING
This shouldn鈥檛 be a surprise to anyone! The leading cause of cooking fi res is unattended cooking. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind:
2) HEATING
From gas furnaces to electric space heaters, heating fi res are coming in hot as the runner-up! Let鈥檚 look at a few things you can do to keep your family safe:
3) ELECTRICAL
Of all the causes, this may be the most dangerous since it鈥檚 often unseen until it鈥檚 too late! Here are some helpful tips to stay safe:
4) SMOKING
Never leave the stove unattended while cooking.
Make sure to turn handles to