Leading Cause Of Residential Fires

5/23/2021 (Permalink)

Do you know the leading cause of residential fires? Cooking equipment. That’s why it’s crucial to always practice safety first. Safety is a priority for our professionals here at SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties, and the safety of our customers is always a priority of ours.  

A homeowner or business owner experiences a flood of emotions when a fire ravages his or her home or business. 

Fear. Uncertainty. Stress. Consumed. Doubt. 

Those are some of the emotions he or she may have to deal with emotionally. Then those emotions are often followed up by the big “why” question. “Why me?” “Why did this happen?” If -- or when -- fire damage strikes, the future of the property and his or her livelihood can be overwhelming long after the flames have been extinguished and the smoke has cleared. 

4 Alarming Statistics 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers the following eye-opening statistics on structure fires: 

1. More than one-quarter (27%) of reported fires occurred in homes within the last year. 
2. Even worse, 79% of fire-related deaths were caused by home fires. 
3. On average, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average of 354,400 home structure fires per year resulting in $6.9 billion in direct property damage. 
4. Most home fires and fire casualties result from five causes: cooking, heating, electrical distribution and lighting equipment, intentional fire setting, and smoking materials. 

After the first wave of heroes have rescued the property, let your heroes at SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties help you restore your property to its preloss condition. Combining rapid response, the utmost professionalism, and open communication throughout the entire job process, we strive to restore not only the home or business structure, but the customer’s peace of mind as well. 

If the unthinkable happens and a fire strikes your residential or commercial property, give the experts at SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties a call. Our team is always Ready for whatever happens.® We’re Here to Help make the damage “Like it never even happened.” Contact us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The number you need to know and call: 573-339-1948. Program it in your phone now.