#5 Most Leading Cause For House Fires

10/26/2016 (Permalink)

The fifth most likely cause for a house Fire is lightning. Most house Fires occur in the winter months. However, lightning caused Fires happen most in June, July, and August in the late afternoon or early evening. According to the NFPA, there was an average of 22,600 fires per year caused by lightning strikes. Lightning poses the greatest risk outside and usually strikes the highest point on a structure. It can also ignite wildfires. Some ways to prevent lightning Fires are: 

• Stay away from doors and windows during an electrical storm.
• Do not use corded phones, computers, TVs or other electrical equipment during storms.
• Unplug major electronics – TVs, stereo equipment, computers and microwaves to minimize damage if there is a lightning strike close by.
• Avoid plumbing such as sinks, baths, and faucets during a thunderstorm.