Fire Prevention Week - Monday: Causes

Monday - Causes

Dryers & washing machines The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them. Electrical Safety in the home and with circuit interrupters

Portable generators The most common dangers with portable generators are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock, and fire hazards. Heating The peak months for home heating fires are December, January and February.

Candles The top five days for home candle fires are Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, Halloween and December 23. Smoking Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.

Cooking Includes general cooking safety info, as well as tips for microwaves, cooking oil and turkey fryers.

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