People
take a lot of efforts in making their home look the best. The home is said to
be one place where people feel safer, and it's important for you and your
family to take care of your home and keep it away from external threats like
Fire. There are many reasons why your home can catch fire.
It
is extremely important to get your home checked from an expert if there is
complete Fireproofing that has been done in the home.
Also, it is very important to train yourself and your family how to deal if
there is any fire breakout. It is important for your family and you not to
panic and create more problem if something like this happens. There are some
basic and easy measures that should be taken to prevent any fire issues.
Basic
things that should be done without even reminders is checking the gas pipes and
the electricity circuit and connection area.
While
in the kitchen, do not leave the stove and grills not attended. If something
important comes up like, somebody at the door or phone call or something else,
switch off the stove finish the work and come back and start it again. It is
not right to leave the stove on when you are not around. Also keep the things
that can burn easily away from the stove. Things like clothes, inflammable
articles, matchbox, curtains and others. Always wear clothes with proper
sleeves while cooking or just fold the sleeves as loose clothes can catch fire
faster. Try to keep the grills away at least 10 feet away from any other
object. Always switch the main gas knob off once done using.
Heaters
and chimney are the next two things that can cause a fire, the most important
thing is that if its electrical it should have a Fire
Coating on
its wires. Keep anything that can catch fire away from them. Keep the matches
and lighters away from people who don't know how to use them especially kids.
Also make sure that the chimney and the heater are inspected at least once a
year. Because during winters, these
things can be harmful.
Smoking
could be one of the reasons why a house can catch fire. Try not smoking inside
the house also use ashtrays and most
importantly, don't let the bud of the cigarette lit if you are throwing it
away. Either crush it or put it down the running water. The same could be done
with the matchstick, and one should put it under the running water.
Keep
flammable articles and candles in proper storage. It is important to have a
proper candle also stand the flammable
articles should be handled by people with experience and knowledge. Try and
have a fire extinguisher at home. Also train your pets not to go near
electrical extensions or plugs and open wire. Keep your kids away from anything
dangerous.