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"All of us in
Wakonda know how hazardous fires are. After January's incident,
people are frantic to fire proof their homes. Here are some ways to
make your home safer.
Throw out your Christmas trees. Clay county emergency
services say that dried out holiday decorations, (wreaths, and
Christmas trees) are among the top ten causes of fires in the
winter months. When you combine dried out greenery with Christmas
lights, the results can be deadly. So emergency services suggest
that no one keep a tree or wreath for longer that 1 month. Also be
sure that lights and extension cords are in good working condition
with no frayed wires.
You might find this surprising, but the # 2 cause of
house fires is due to clothes dryer malfunction. Be
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sure that you
clean your lint trap every time to turn on your dryer. Also be
looking for any recalls that state your dryer is no longer safe.
A young child's curiosity is the third most popular
cause of house fires. Often parents don't think it is necessary to
educate their child until they are seven or eight. But the truth
is, three fourths of these fires are cause by children who haven't
even turned six. Start young with your children. Store lighters,
matches and burning candles where they are unable to reach.
4. Something that a lot of people don't think
about when they change a light bulb is whether or not the
replacement is the right wattage for fixture. Somewhere near the
socket, a label is engraved to tell you how powerful the bulb is
supposed to be. A bulb of too |
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high wattage
may lead to fire through overheating. Keep all lamps away from
curtains, and fabrics. Some of them become very hot and can cause a
fire hazard.
5. Space heaters are also a leading
cause of house fires. They are hazardous because of the tremendous
amount of heat that they supply. Often times, home owners plug too
much into an electrical socket, or plug space heaters into surge
protectors. This is a huge mistake. It can cause an electrical
overload, which can cause sparks
Winter is when the most house fires occur. Please take the time to
fire proof your house
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