Last June, more than 70 people died after a tragic fire took place at a London high-rise building called the Grenfell Tower. After the tragedy, local fire officials revealed that the building didn’t have any central smoke alarms or interior sprinkler systems installed. While the lack of those firefighting tools only served to make the… Continue Reading
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, the majority of fires that take place in homes throughout the course of the year take place during the wintertime. While that’s at least partly to blame on the holiday season, there are a lot of other things that can cause house fires in the winter. Here are… Continue Reading
One of the biggest contributors to tragedies such as house fires is always either lack of knowledge or ignorance to your surroundings. Not to say that people are always to blame, but in order to prevent a house fire from ever occurring, there are steps that can be taken in order to do so. First… Continue Reading
This year in the United States, more than 3,800 people will die a fire-related death. Even though schools, universities and communities teach families about the dangers of fire and how to prevent house fires, they still happen every day. And there are a few points of… Continue Reading
The number one cause of house fires in the United States is electrical reasons. Most, if not all, of these fires could have been prevented if the homeowner’s electrical system was professionally inspected within the 6 months preceding the fire. And regular inspection can also help protect you and your family as well. Unlicensed… Continue Reading