#6 Most Leading Cause Of House Fires

11/2/2016 (Permalink)

The sixth most common cause for house Fires is children playing with Fire. According to the NFPA, children start an average of 7,100 home Fires per year. This causes approximately $172 million in property damage. Did you know that most Fires caused by children are in the month of June? Also, males account for 83% of the Fires! Younger children under the age of six are more likely to start Fires inside, using matches or a lighter as the ignition source. Older children are more likely to start Fires outside.The most frequent sites for Fires are the bedroom (39%), kitchen (8%) and living room/family room/den (6%). Older children are more likely to start Fires outside. To prevent these Fires follow these steps! 

• Keep matches, lighters, and other ignition sources out of the reach of children.
• Teach children fire safety at an early age.
• Make sure children have adequate supervision.