How to avoid house fires?
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How to avoid house fires?
Article Provided by Leanne Jooste, B Law Inc. Attorneys
What are the main causes of house fires?
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Electrical equipment left unattended such as heaters, stoves, irons, and electrical blankets;
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Leaking stoves or gas heaters;
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Candles left unattended or left burning near curtains;
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Falling asleep with a lit cigarette in bed;
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An overheating computer that ignites;
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Incidents relating to poor maintenance of fireplaces;
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Cellphone chargers left unattended for long periods of time;
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Electrical power sources that are overloaded; and
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Children playing with matches or lighters near flammable objects.
Tips to avoid a house fire from occurring
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Ensure all heat-generating equipment is in good, safe, and working condition;
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Try to avoid using heating equipment to its maximum limits for an extended period of time;
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Regularly have your gas bottles and equipment checked for any possible leaks;
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Ensure all heat sources and appliances are turned off at night when not in use;
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Unplug and switch off all electrical appliances that are not in use;
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Avoid overloading one single power source;
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Avoid overcharging electronic devices and try to keep these devices in a well-ventilated spot;
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Keep flammable materials well away from heat sources;
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Have fire extinguishers available, specifically near the kitchen;
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Install smoke detectors throughout your home;
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Teach your children good fire safety principles from a young age so that they understand the importance thereof;
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Make sure that trip switches and emergency cut-off valves are in good working order;
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Ensure all emergency contact details are easily accessible; and
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Contact emergency response teams immediately.
De Lucia Group has been servicing the property industry for over 45 years. Contact us to ensure you get the best advice for all your property-related queries. Michael De Lucia - michaeldl@delucia.co.za.
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