House fires can start from simple, everyday household activities, especially during the summer months when barbecues and fire pits are lit up every night, causing millions of dollars in insured losses. In honor of National Safety Month, Servpro Industries offers a few safety tips to keep summer activities fun and safe.
“While most homeowners take at least the basic steps to protect against a fire, there are fire sources in homes that are frequently overlooked,” says Rick Isaacson, executive vice president of Servpro. “For National Safety Month, we want to shine a spotlight on some of the causes of home fires associated with the coming summer season.”
Click “next” to see some common causes of household fires, and tips to prevent a catastrophe from happening.
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