Top Causes of Summer Fires

6/27/2023 (Permalink)

When you think of summer, you think about warmth, sun, BBQs, and beach trips. Although summer activities are always a blast - some do come with risks of fires. SERVPRO is here to give you a heads up of what to look out for when it comes to summer to prevent house fires and further damage.

Grill Fires
Many families turn to grilling for dinner and parties in the summer. After all, there’s nothing better than a grilled hot dog or chicken on a warm summer night. However, the Topical Fire Report Series found that there are roughly 5,7000 home grill-related fires each year. To prevent this from happening to you, just be aware of a few things:

• Be sure to light your gas grill with the lid open
• Look to make sure the propane is hooked up to the hose tightly and that there are no loose ends throughout the grill
• If you’re using a charcoal grill, be sure that the coals are cooled before leaving unattended
• Be careful where you position the grill, the heat can melt just about anything that is behind it

Air Conditioners
Many air conditioners cause house fires every year. This is normally due to fault wiring and a lack of cleanliness. Before using your air conditioners, be sure to check out the wires, clean out the filters and the fan, and test it out in shorter time periods before letting it run all day - especially if you plan on leaving the house.

Fireworks
Summer is a time for celebration! Whether you’re celebrating a high school graduation, a birthday, or The Fourth of July, fireworks have become more common when it comes to celebrating. Make sure if you are going to light them off at your home, to have someone that knows what they are doing. Also, light them off as far from your home and neighbors as possible.

Smoking
Smoking can cause fires any time of the year, but if the weather has been dry and someone flicks a cigarette or something alike, chances are it can catch fire on the dry grass near your home. If you or someone at your home is smoking, be sure that they are using an ashtray or something that will help take out the fire so there is no risk of damage.

Fire damage is one of the most heartbreaking occurrences that a homeowner can deal with. That is why it is important to pay attention to all of the preventative measures. If you do have a fire damage emergency and need restoration assistance, SERVPRO is here to help. We’ll ensure that your property goes back to like it was - almost like it never even happened.

About SERVPRO Team Harvey
SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel is proudly owned by Lance and Jennifer Harvey - a husband and wife duo that owns three other SERVPRO locations, including SERVPRO of Lower Manhattan, SERVPRO of West Somerset County, and SERVPRO of Hoboken/Union City.

We understand the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “like it never even happened.”