How Likely Is A Home Fire This Winter?

9/6/2021 (Permalink)

The winter -- associated mostly with cold weather, snow, annoying wind and early darkness -- but rarely does the topic of fire come up during the winter. In your home or business, while it’s cold and wet for much of the season, a fire can be just as common, if not sometimes more prevalent during these months. While you might be wondering why, it’s simply due to the need for heat and fire to help warm homes and business on a constant basis. Space heaters, home heating systems, candles and more are used to so much more during the winter than they are in the summer -- and with that comes the risk for more fire. 

How Likely Is A Home Fire?

We would like to help you make it less likely, so in order to properly answer a question like this, let’s assess the risk factors associated with a fire and make some changes, if necessary. 

• If you have open flames, such as candles on tables and desks, even for decorative purposes, make sure they’re away from materials that can easily catch fire. This includes fabric, plants, and anything else that is dry and could get in between your candle’s flame and home. 
• A space heater can be a great way to keep a specific room or rooms warm during the winter months -- but they use electricity, and some of them aren’t as safe as they seem. The metal grills on some heaters can come in contact with fabrics and cause fires, as well as an accidental tip-over causing an issue as well. Both of these are huge risks, so make sure you’re keeping them in check when operating
• Is electricity going to be running constantly? If so, make sure all wires are properly tucked and not in the way of anything that could get wet, or cause compromise to the electrical system. This is mainly because, electricity and water simply don’t mix. Not only can this lead to a fire, but it can also seriously injure someone who comes in contact with it.

If you’re in need of immediate damage restoration for any reason, make sure to partner yourself with a team that can make the situation right the first time. SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury has been assisting home and business owners recover from damage for years, and we’d love to help you! Contact us today and we’ll show you how we can make everything right again. 516-334-2927