Prevent Fires All Around Your East Lansing Property | SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett

6/22/2023 (Permalink)

If you've experienced a house fire recently, call SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett to restore your space back to preloss condition.

From the cozy comfort of your living room to the bustling hub of your kitchen, every area of your East Lansing home holds potential fire risks that demand your attention. While fires can occur in just about any room, there are a few trouble areas that are highly dangerous. 

Fires pose risks both indoors and outdoors, making it essential to familiarize yourself with the common areas where they can ignite in each setting. It’s also helpful to have a professional crew at the ready if fires start on your property

Here are a few places you should pay close attention to as you work prevent fires in your East Lansing home:

Cook Up Kitchen Safety 

The kitchen is the most common place for fires to spark, so you’ll need to stay mindful in this area. Many of the gadgets you utilize to cook are capable of sparking dangerous fires if you aren’t careful. 

Your stove and oven are huge appliances that can create even bigger fires. Mistakes like leaving the room when food is cooking, setting cooking temperatures too high and having a dirty cooking space can all lead to flames. 

Another hazard you’ll need to watch for in the kitchen is electrical fires. Tools like your toaster, blender and microwave use electricity can quickly cause fires when they are left to unattended or defects in wiring. 

Stay Safe Outside

Even fires that spark outside your home can cause major damage. Flames won’t just have an impact on your property, though—they can spread quickly to the surrounding environment. 

Grilling out is one of the most exciting activities to enjoy when the weather starts to warm up, but it can turn hazardous quickly when proper safety measures aren’t taken. Make sure to clean your grill before using it and always use it outside. 

Fire pits are also an area to be aware of when you’re outdoors. Never light A fire pit if heavy winds are blowing, and don’t leave it to burn without supervision. Make sure to enjoy your fire pit from a safe at least 10 feet from your home as well!

Have Ways to Fight Back

It’s important to stay on top of your prevention efforts to protect your East Lansing home. While there can be ways to avoid disaster like keeping flammable objects away from heat sources and keeping your smoke alarms in good shape, sometimes fires can break out and cause damage despite your best efforts. 

If flames break out unexpectedly, you’ll need a team that’s available day or night! Whether your fire starts indoors or outdoors, our SERVPRO® team can be on the scene quickly to repair damage before it gets any worse.

We can help you recover fast after a fire. Call SERVPRO of East Lansing / Haslett for top-notch restorations!