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Most fires do not start spontaneously, but are the result of peoples' unintentional acts or oversights. Taking a proactive approach to fire safety can do more than just save you money on your homeowner's insurance, it can also save your life.
Kick The Fire Risk
More people die in fires started by smoking materials than in any other type of fire. These fires start when lighted tobacco products, most often cigarettes, are improperly discarded or abandoned and ignite mattresses, bedding, upholstered furniture, trash and other combustible items.
For most people who died in residential smoking fires, escape was made more difficult because they were asleep.
Don't Play with Matches
It's an age-old adage that will never go out of style. Matches and lighters are attractive to children and that makes them a special fire risk. Consider that of all the home fires caused by child play, nearly 71% are caused by children playing with matches or lighters. In most cases, these children were playing with matches or lighters alone in their bedrooms.
Prevent Smoking Fires in Your Home
Smoking in the home puts everyone at risk. If you do smoke, consider refraining from smoking in your home, and do not allow others to smoke in your home. If you can't keep it outside, then make a conscious effort to never smoke in bed, when sleepy or when you have used medications or alcohol that could make you drowsy. Regardless, take extra care to extinguish smoking materials thoroughly and always use child-resistant lighters.
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