The summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it is also a time where fires pose more danger than any other time of the year. A combination of high heat and certain dangerous summer activities mean that people are at constant risk of accidentally setting fires. Here are five ways to prevent accidentally setting fires:
- Only light fires in contained areas, away from flammable materials
- Campfires and bonfires are all common parts of the summer experience, but if you are not careful, they can cause a lot of potential harm. You should always make sure to keep fires in fire pits, away from anything that might accidentally catch alight. Otherwise, the fire could spread far beyond what was intended, causing harm to people and property.
- Ensure your smoke alarms are tested
- Smoke alarms can be annoying, but they are an essential part of detecting a fire early. A warning from a smoke alarm may be the best chance you have to protect yourself and your loved ones from an unseen fire. But for smoke alarms to help you, they need to be tested regularly, and you must make sure they have a battery inside of them. Otherwise, they will not help you in the event of a house fire.
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Cooking a barbecue is another staple of the summer, but far too many people underestimate the damage that a grill can do if left unattended. Just like with a stovetop, any grill left on its own may spark or set something else alight, resulting in an accidental fire. That is why you should always stay by your fire, or else risk an accident that can do more than burn your burgers.
- Check for exposed electronics or loose wires
- Electronics make modern life far more convenient, and between cell phones, laptop computers, and tablets, most people have some form of electronics with them at all times. These electronic conveniences do not come without their risks, though, as any of them may have exposed electronics or frayed wires. Aside from potentially showing damage to your device, these problems can start electrical fires that can be very difficult to put out.
- Avoid using fireworks outside of controlled circumstances
- Almost everyone loves fireworks, but they should only ever be used under specific, controlled circumstances. When people use fireworks without adequate equipment or training, they place themselves and everyone around them at risk of serious harm. Even if they do not directly hit someone, they can easily start a fire, damaging nearby property and endangering anyone caught in the blaze.
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