Common Causes of House Fires (and How to Prevent Them)

House fires are often preventable. Here are the most common causes and how to avoid them:

Cooking Fires: Never leave the stove unattended; keep flammable items away from burners
Electrical Faults: Replace damaged cords and avoid overloading outlets
Heating Equipment: Keep space heaters at least 3 feet from anything flammable
Smoking Indoors: Extinguish cigarettes completely and never smoke in bed
Candles: Use flameless candles or never leave lit candles unattended

Prevention and awareness save lives. For cleanup after a fire, visit our Fire Restoration page.