Five Most Common Cause of Electrical Fires | SERVPRO® of Wilson County

10/10/2019 (Permalink)

The most preventable types of fires in the United States are electrical fires. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, nearly 7% of all residential fires between 2014 and 2016 were classified as electrical fires.

The most common place inside of a home for a fire to ignite during a residential electrical fires is within a bedroom, although the largest number of fatalities occur in the living room/den.

In order to prevent electrical fires, it is important to understand how these fires are typically started.

Below we have highlighted the five most common causes of electrical fires:

1. Faulty outlets/appliances
2. Light Fixtures
3. Extension Cords
4. Space heaters
5. Wiring

By identifying these five common cause, we hope that you will be able to more easily detect potential igniters within your home.

If you have experienced fire damage, we are always here to help! Call our restoration experts²⁴⁄₇ so we can address your damages quickly.