Home Fire Facts

3/28/2018 (Permalink)

Emergencies can strike at any time. Be sure that your family knows how to react!

At SERVPRO of Grand Prairie we understand that fires in the home can be devastating and that prevention is the best policy. It is for this reason that we have provided five fire facts to keep your family and home safe this summer! 

Home Fire Facts

• Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. 
• One-quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom. Another quarter resulted from fires in the living room, family room or den.
• Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
• Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment.
• Smoking materials are the leading cause of home fire deaths.

We hope that these fire facts will be instrumental in saving the lives of millions of Grand Prairie residents. After all education is key!

So, be sure not to leave cooking food unattended and remember to put out any candles that you may have around the house. Keep your smoke detectors full of batteries and ready to go! 

Gather your family and create an escape routine in case of a fire. According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.

Emergencies can strike at any time. Be sure that your family knows how to react! 

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call SERVPRO Grand Prairie–(972) 602-1112