Our team at Recovery Solutions has seen a number of fire damage the San Antonio, TX, area. Fires can start for a variety of reasons. Knowing the top reasons may help you remain vigilant so that you don’t have to deal with fire restoration and smoke restoration services.
Kitchen
A kitchen fire is a common fire in the home. It is estimated that two out of every five home fires start when food is prepared. There are many different types of fires that occur in the home, but the kitchen fire is one of the most common. Along with causing 44% of all home fires in the country, these kitchen fires are also responsible for 15% of all home fire deaths as well as 38% of all home fire injuries. Most people have attempted to cook and do multiple things at the same time, but ultimately, this is why there is such a high number of home fires that necessitate people to seek fire and smoke restoration services in the first place. When it comes to frying, the importance of this is especially high, since oil and grease fires can be extremely dangerous, so it is extremely important that you take safety into account when you are frying.
Electrical
Recovery Solutions has had a significant amount of experience dealing with electrical fires in homes throughout the San Antonio area. Approximately 51,000 electrical fires occur every year in the United States, resulting in more than 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damages, making electrical fires one of the most common types of fires in the country. There is a good chance that you should pay close attention to your older home if you own it. In many cases, modern appliances are installed in older homes that do not have the wiring necessary to support those home accessories, which can result in problems with the installation. In addition, it is very important that you pay attention to the recommended wattage of all the lighting fixtures in your home, as a bulb that uses a higher wattage can pose a fire hazard if used.
Heaters
In the winter, heating equipment is the second leading cause of house fires. Each year, about 52,000 home fires result from heating equipment, including a significant number of fires caused by portable electric space heaters, and there are many other reasons why this happens. In order to avoid these fires, you need to make sure that only one heater is used per circuit. You also need to make sure that the extension cord isn’t overheating and that it’s of high quality if you are using an extension cord. In order to prevent a fire from occurring, it is also imperative that portable space heaters are placed as close to flammable objects, such as blankets or flammable furniture, as possible in order to prevent a fire from igniting.
Help From Recovery Solutions
Let Recovery Solutions handle the details of your fire restoration or smoke restoration needs if you are searching for a company to handle all of the details. Please fill out our online contact form to schedule a meeting with us as soon as possible. In addition to residential services, we also provide commercial services.
