Electrical fires are a common cause of household fires. In fact, electrical fires cause about 51,000 fires every year. They are the third leading cause of home structures fires and many of them happen due to ignorance and neglect. There… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in Apartments and Multi-Family Units
If you live in an apartment complex or a multi-family home, you are responsible for keeping your family safe from potential fire threats as well as the people around you. Although multi-family homes and apartments are affordable and practical for… Continue Reading
Preventing Children from Starting Fires
Unfortunately, many young children are fascinated by fire. As a result, many young children start fires as a direct result which they believe to be a source of entertainment, not danger. As adults, it is important to prevent children from… Continue Reading
Fool-Proof Way to Fireproof Your Home
Many people are constantly looking for better ways to fireproof their homes and make sure that their homes are a safe place for their families. In the United States, the majority of fire related deaths occur at home. In fact,… Continue Reading
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fire-Free
If you celebrate Christmas, you likely spend some time searching for the perfect Christmas tree to place into your home. You wander through rows of trees until you settle on “the one.” As you put it up inside of your… Continue Reading
Control Your Candles from Your Mobile Phone
As the weather gets cooler and the days get darker, people love to light candles. Candles give off a warm glow and fill our homes with the scent of cinnamon or pumpkin but they are a major fire risk. According… Continue Reading
Sprinkler System Limits Damage at Chicago Business
The fire chief in the village of Wilmette, a village outside of Chicago, publicly spoke to the benefits of sprinkler systems when a storage room fire was put out by an automatic sprinkler system that had been installed. The fire,… Continue Reading
Designing A Commercial Building With Fire Safety In Mind
It is common knowledge insurance rates are cheaper for homes near fire stations or those with a fire hydrant nearby. It makes sense: the extent of possible damage to a home is lower if firemen can get to the home,… Continue Reading
Teaching Your Children about Fire Safety
With more than 360,000 home fires taking place across the United States each year, teaching your children about fire safety is of the utmost important. But how should you approach the subject with your little ones? We at Beach Lake… Continue Reading
Three Major Causes of Electrical Fires and How to Prevent Them
According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, there are about 51,000 home electrical fires each year – resulting in more than 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries. Most commonly caused by the problems highlighted below, these fires can typically be avoided through… Continue Reading
