Minimizing Home Fire Hazards Page 41
Figure 2: Delayed Fire Zone
Minimizing Home Fire Hazards
How can you avoid the three most common causes of
fires at home?
• Never leave cooking food unattended. It’s the leading
cause of fire injuries. Cooking fires often result from
unattended cooking and human error, rather than
mechanical failure.
• Stay alert when smoking. Careless smoking is the
leading cause of fire deaths. Smoke detectors and
smoulder-resistant bedding and upholstered furniture
are significant fire deterrents.
• Maintain your heating system. Faulty heating systems
are the second leading cause of residential fires.
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