A fire that breaks out in a home can be a scary moment and can really cause some damage to your home that is very serious. The fire is dangerous for many reasons and one of them is the direct danger of the flames and if someone is in the home when it happens. Another way that it is dangerous is the smoke can cause some health concerns if you are in the house or even around it when the fire starts. There is so much devastation when you have a fire but a fire damage restoration company can come in and make the necessary repairs to get your house back in order. The cleanup has to be done right to ensure that the house is safe and the smell and odor is eliminated. American Hometown Services lists the most common causes of house fires.

Candles Left Unattended

Some people think that if a candle is left burning and is in a glass jar it will not be any trouble. That is just not true. A candle that is left to burn can get too close to a wall or curtain and start a blaze. Another way that candles can cause a fire is when someone plays with them or even them getting bumped over on a counter or floor. Be sure that you never leave a candle burning and unattended in any room even for a small amount of time.

Smoking & Cigarettes

The fires that are caused by a lit cigarette has declined but has still caused more than 17,000 fires on average per year. Someone that is smoking sometimes falls asleep and that flame can spread to other areas of the home and cause a fire. If you smoke it is best to stay outdoors and use an ashtray that is sturdy and won’t fall over by wind or a bump.

Damaged Electrical Wires

If you have a wire that is damaged it can start to heat up and cause a fire to break out in the house. The wires are almost always inside the walls so you don’t notice that there is damage to be concerned about. Other electrical items can cause a fire if used improperly. They include a space heater or light bulbs that are too close to a curtain or a piece or furniture.

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If you experience the devastating effects of a fire in your home, call American Hometown Services. We offer smoke, soot and fire damage restoration as well as water damage restoration from firefighter efforts to extinguish the blaze. We can restore your home or rebuild it to be even better!