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Holiday Fire Safety: Expert Tips to Protect Homes During Hectic Thanksgiving, Christmas
With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, fire risks in homes increase as holiday decorations and festivities kick off.
Fire Cash Buyer, a real estate firm specializing in fire-damaged properties, highlights the top causes of holiday fire damage and provides essential tips to keep your home safe.
Avoid Outlet Overload: Extra decorations and lighting during the holidays can easily overload outlets, a major fire hazard. Distribute decorations across different outlets, use surge protectors, and avoid plugging too many items into a single source.
Practice Candle Caution: Candles add a cozy glow but are a leading cause of open-flame fires, resulting in over $900 million in losses last year. Keep candles away from flammable materials, never leave them unattended, and extinguish them before leaving a room.
Safe Heating Practices: Heaters and heated blankets are popular during winter but should always be used responsibly. Keep heaters at least three feet from flammable objects and turn them off before bed or leaving the room.
Switch Off Decorations Before Bed: Turning off holiday lights and decorations when they’re not needed reduces both fire risk and energy costs. Unplugging decorations before bed is a small but significant step in fire prevention.
Inspect Holiday Lights: Check holiday lights for frayed wires and only use indoor lights indoors. LED lights are a safer, cooler option for reducing fire risks.
Stay Focused While Cooking: Busy holiday kitchens can be a fire risk. Always stay in the kitchen when cooking, avoid overloading outlets, and be mindful with alcohol consumption to stay alert.
Keep Your Christmas Tree Hydrated: A dry tree is a fire hazard. Keep live trees well-watered, and don’t overload them with lights to reduce fire risks.
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