3 Facts Every Hickory Homeowner Should Know About Fires

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

House fires can quickly get out of hand, so be alert and practice fire safety!

Each year, dozens of Hickory, NC homes have some level of fire damage. In many instances, they occur unexpectedly and can result in thousands of dollars worth of damages. As a fire cleanup and restoration company, we’ve helped hundreds of local homeowners recover from these types of disasters, which is why we want to share some facts you should know about house fires.

Important Facts About House Fires

1. Most fire-related deaths are due to smoke inhalation. Believe it or not, burns aren’t the cause for the majority of fire-related deaths—it’s actually from breathing in the smoke. A combination of heat, carbon monoxide, and a variety of vapors make smoke deadly to inhale. That’s why it’s important to keep low and escape as quickly as possible!

2. Cooking-related fires are the leading cause of home fires each year. Cooking is a major pastime in many Hickory homes, especially around the holidays. But most home fires actually start in the kitchen! So while you should continue to cook, you can mitigate your risk by never leaving the kitchen unattended while in use.

3. A flame can become a major fire in just 30 seconds. Most people think you have a considerable amount of time to escape from a house fire. In reality, you have just a few minutes—at best. Newer home materials burn a lot faster than they used to, so a fire can quickly grow and spread. The moment you spot a flame, you need to act immediately!

Your Fire Damage Professionals

House fires can be extremely destructive, and they shouldn’t be underestimated. If you practice fire prevention and quickly react to hazards, you can mitigate your loss. Fortunately, if your Hickory home does have a fire, our team at SERVPRO of Alexander, Caldwell, Burke and Catawba Counties has experience cleaning and restoring fire-damaged homes!