{"id":614,"date":"2020-10-16T16:57:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanonelectric.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2020-10-16T16:57:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:57:23","slug":"what-are-the-common-causes-of-electrical-fires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kanonelectric.com\/what-are-the-common-causes-of-electrical-fires\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Common Causes of Electrical Fires?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to the National Fire Protection Association<\/a>, electrical fires make up an average of 47,820 reported home structure fires. These fires cause several civilian injuries and deaths as well as significant damage to homes. While this information might seem a little harrowing at first, it\u2019s important to know that there are some easy steps you can take to prevent them. To help ensure the safety of your household, the pros at Kanon Electric<\/a> have a prepared a list of the most common causes of electrical fires.<\/p>\n

1. Using Old Appliances with Loose Wiring <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Old appliances might have a lot of loose, frayed, exposed or uninsulated wiring. This can be dangerous because loose and worn out connections might lead to a phenomenon calling \u201carcing.\u201d Arcing occurs when power flows through a broken wire connection and jumps from one connection to another. This can cause sparking – and the heat caused by it can eventually lead to a fire. To prevent this from happening, be sure to replace old appliances in your home and have Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets installed in your home. AFCI outlets can detect when arcing occurs and are instrumental in preventing electrical fires.<\/p>\n

2. Placing Flammable Objects Near or On Heat Sources <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Electrical fires can sometimes be caused by some small, seemingly unimportant actions. One of these is simply placing a flammable object, like a blanket, on a heat source such as a lamp. The heat from the lamp can cause the material to ignite, leading to a fire.<\/p>\n

3. Using Extension Cords Incorrectly <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Extension cords can be helpful to have. However, there are some safety tips you should be following when you use them.<\/p>\n