How to Prevent a Fire From Starting in Your Home

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There is a long list of causes when it comes to home fires. They're beginning to become a commonality. When you're victim of a house fire you lose everything; all the memories you've made, burnt to a crisp.

Some practices to preventing a fire in your home are as follows:

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  • Make sure everything is switched OFF and unplugged

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  • Check/Inspect your chimney annually

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  •  Keep comforters and anything flammable away from heaters

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  • Test fire alarms/ replace batteries frequently

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  • Never smoke in the home

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  • Keep a spoon or spatula as a reminder when cooking/ do not leave stove tops unattended when lit

It is widely recommended that families practice a fire escape route in the event a fire does occur. No one sees a fire coming and it's best you know what plan of action to take in case you're faced with one.

In the event your home has endured a fire, call SERVPRO of Lower Manhattan at 212-564-6365 and we'll make it, "Like it never even happened."