Introduction
This is the most common reason for a house fire. It is advisable to always switch off the main knob of the gas cylinder whenever it’s not used and keep children away from that. If you smell gas leakage, then urgently bring to someone’s notice.
Electrical Appliances
Electrical heaters, geysers and grills are good to go appliances and can also lead to a house fire. Be careful when there are any fluctuations in voltage. Moreover, keep fabrics away from them.
Candles
Aromatic candles are quite common to soothe one’s mind, but when left unchecked may cause mis-happening. Keep them away from your bed on a suitable surface. Never lighten them when you are outside your home.
Smoking
Smoking is not just injurious to one’s health, but can also cause house fires. It just needs a single stray ash to ignite furniture and cloth. So try to avoid doing it inside your home.
Christmas Tree
Be it artificial or natural trees, both pose an equal risk of catching fire. Dried leaves just need a tiny flicker to ignite the whole house while the electrical bulbs of an artificial tree need a voltage fluctuation. So never let them on when you are not at home.
Faulty Wiring
It is quite common when you just renovated your house or shifted to a newer one. Faulty wiring further increases the chance of catching fire whenever there is voltage fluctuation. So get them checked by a licensed electrician.
Barbecues
Having barbecues is fun, but it should not be inside your home. Keep it away from clothes and plants. Clean it regularly.
Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids further increase the chances of a house fire. It is advisable to store them properly and away from children.
Ignorance
Yes, knowing everything but still behaving like a fool is another reason. So be smart and take all the guidelines seriously.