How Does Smoking Cause a Fire in a Boynton Beach Home?

8/17/2020 (Permalink)

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Although smoking-related fires have steadily declined since 2011, due in large part to the switch to vaping, also the adaptation of cigarettes that cease burning when not getting actively smoked. These types of fires can generate a high heat fire that leaves behind significant damage and smoke odors that need professional mitigation. For the best outcome, the cleanup should begin as soon as the first responders state it is safe to enter a Boynton Beach home. Some of the most common reasons are:
    •    Tossing a lit cigarette into a trash receptacle
    •    Falling asleep while smoking
    •    According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of two out of three home fires were started by children under the age of six playing with matches or lighters

How Can I Avoid Fire Damage in My Home From Smoking?

Using products that burn, leaves you open to the danger of fire damage in your Boynton Beach home. One of the critical elements is following basic safety rules if you choose to smoke by never smoking when you are tired, using alcohol, or in bed. Keeping matches and lighters out of reach of children is another smart move. Lastly, the installation of environmental monitors can catch rises in temperature before the smoke detector gets triggered when a fire starts.

Having a plan for what to do if a fire occurs in your home is crucial so that the mitigation efforts can begin without delay. Make a list of your essential documents, the number for SERVPRO, and a list of valuables that you want to get out of the house post-fire. If you are unable to enter your residence, the crew chief, when the restoration services team arrives, can retrieve anything you need from inside the house.

Contact SERVPRO of Boynton Beach at (561) 413-9754 for assistance with fire damage restoration services. The certified and trained technicians can clean up and restore any size of smoke and fire damage to your home and contents.