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When we think about keeping the house safely 5 easy ways to prevent fire at home Often overlooked. We usually focus on locking windows and doors or installing security systems, but Fire is a major risk that can strike faster than you imagined.
Every year, most fire -related deaths in North America occurs at home, and it may take two to three minutes to escape safely if the acting alarm sounds. We have partnerships with NFPA and share tips that are essential to protect the house from the devastation of the fire.
1. Never cook and run
Cooking fires are the biggest causes of fire and injury at home, and most of them include kitchen stoves.
And if you are easily distracted like me, there’s a little morning call. Unmanned cuisine is the main cause of fire in the kitchen.
I must admit that I am guilty of this. Does this sound familiar? You cook something for dinner, then run away from the kitchen and probably do not do that important. It takes a few seconds to change to a few minutes, and you return to the kitchen to know that you are cooking or burning. Luckily there is no fire. This time! To keep it safe, always stay in the kitchen while fried, boiled, baked or baked. If you need to leave the kitchen, turn off the stove to maintain safety. Check it regularly if it is boiled, baking or roasting food. Do not leave the house while cooking, but use a timer for friendly notifications.
Fire Prevention Tips: If you have to leave the kitchen while cooking, take a kitchen device that reminds you that there is something in the stove and you have to come back quickly.
2. Clean and organize the cooking space
Sometimes when you don’t pay attention, the things in the cooking space can easily fire. Things such as oven meat, wooden equipment, food packaging, paper towels or napkins should be kept safe from the stove top. When I go cleanly when I cook and cleanly cook, I am much less likely that these types of things are near my stove top.
3. If you have a cooking fire, prepare.
Sometimes, even if we think it’s safe, safe things can happen. Therefore, leave a lid that fits properly for a lid, fan or fan for some additional preventive measures while cooking. When a small fire begins, use the lid to choke and turn off the burner. Cover the fan until the fire sank and the fans or pots are completely cooled.
When the oven fire is fired instead, turn off the heat quickly and close the door. If you think there are too many fires at any time, go out of the house, close the door, help the fire, and call it outside the house at 9-1-1 or local fire department. Do not go back and do not let the professional process it.
4. Always handle candles carefully
Let’s face it: There is nothing to set the atmosphere like a candle. They can create such a comfortable and line atmosphere and smell good. But beautiful and candlelight can be a major cause of family fire, and can even be a more scary family fire.
According to the NFPA, the US Fire Department responded to an average of 8,690 housing structure fires that began with candles in 2011-2015. More than one -third (37%) of this household candle fire started in the bedroom, and three of the five candle fires were left too close to flammable objects such as furniture, mattresses or bedding, curtains or decorations. In 16%of the fire, the candle was unmanned or abandoned. And maybe it’s not surprising. Christmas, New Year’s Day, and New Year’s Eve are more than one other.
If you like candles as much as me, there are a few things you can do to enjoy safely.
- Do not leave the candle when you decide to leave the room or go to bed.
- Avoid the use of candles in other regions where the bedroom and people can fall asleep.
- Leave at least 1 feet (30 centimeters) with a candle in things that can be burned, including decorations or greenery.
- Always put the candle holder on the cold surface and use a candlelight holder that does not easily tip.
- Light candles carefully keep the hair, sleeves and loose clothes clean in the flames.
- To manage the flame, reduce the long candle week to about 1/4 inch. Turn off the flame before the flame is too close to the holder or the container. You can use the lid of the candle holder to smoothly choke the flame without flying the flame.
- Prepare to use flashlights and battery driving lights during the power outage. Do not use candles.
5. Check if the acting alarm works.
When is the last time you test? Acting alarm? Can’t you remember it? It can also be time. The acting alarms of the house should be cleaned and tested every month. If it does not work properly, change the battery immediately or replace the device if necessary. At home, smoke alarms must be installed on all floors, including the interior and corridor of the bedroom.
For more ways to prevent fire and promote fire safety at home, visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). www.nfpa.org.
