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8/11/2020 (Permalink)

Electrical Fire Commercial Electrical Fire

SERVPRO works to make it "Like it never even happened." Fire, smoke and soot cleanup and restoration is a service we provide and knowing the types of smoke patterns are vital to proper restoration.

An electrical fire can initially smell like plastic burning and experts say you are lucky if you smell something as most warning signs are invisible and odorless. Electrical fires are often caused by faulty outlets or outdated appliances. Appliances with frayed cords can cause a fire by sending heat onto combustible surfaces like floors, curtains and rugs. Running cords under rugs is another fire hazard and should never be done.

According to Hunker website, water can also start a fire as the moisture can rapidly increase the current in the circuit. This will cause a short circuit as the fuse is blown. If there is no fuse, the wire will heat up and a fire could start.

Five Safety Tips

  1. Keep an eye on damaged outlets
  2. Replace frayed cords
  3. Avoid extension cords
  4. Install designated circuit breakers
  5. Never pull a plug out by the cord

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