How do house fires start?
There are a few simple things you can do to prevent a house fire in your home. The best prevention is to know what the most likely causes of housefire are, and then take action to address the causes in your home. Common causes of house fire Most house fires start in the kitchen due to unattended cooking. Other causes include candles, open fires, heaters, electric blankets, clothes dryers, overloaded power points and unattended appliances. The CFA recommends that you check the hotspots in your home. Keeping your family safe Research shows that a functional smoke alarm saves lives. Make sure your smoke alarms are in working order; change the batteries twice a year and check weekly. Other things you can do to keep your family safe if there is a house fire include: developing a home fire escape plan practicing your home fire escape plan making sure everyone in your home knows about the home fire escape plan making sure you have a properly maintained fire extinguisher and fire blanket handy
