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101722 Top Causes of Fire…

Top Causes of Fire…

 

Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure

fires and home fire injuries.

 

Smoking is the leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.

 

Heating equipment is the second most common cause of home fire fatalities.

 

*Candles

The top three days for home candle fires are New Year's Day, 

Christmas, and New Year's Eve.

 

*Cooking

Includes general cooking safety info, as well as tips for

microwaves, cooking oil and turkey fryers.

 

*Electrical

Safety in the home with circuit interrupters

 

*Heating

The peak months for home heating fires are December, 

January and February.

 

*Smoking

Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) 

are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.

 

https://www.imfco.net/

 

Hayden Childs

Alabama Licensed Agent

(205) 269-1382

www.haydenchilds.net

 

I Still Make House Calls!

 


 

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