October is National Fire Prevention Month – making it the perfect time for homeowners to inspect their home's systems and appliances. (Photo: Alejandro/stock.adobe.com)
More home electrical fires happen during the winter months than any other season, with over half of the 45,000 average annual fires happening between December and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These fires are often caused by things like damaged wiring, space heaters, dryer fans, overloaded outfits and both indoor and outdoor holiday decorations.
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Brittney Meredith-Miller
Brittney Meredith-Miller is assistant editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. She can be reached at [email protected].
