Identifying Fire Hazards

🔌 Electrical Appliances

• Using damaged or aging appliances.

• Overheating due to blocked vents.

• Operating near water sources.

• Leaving appliances on when not in use.

• Plugging too many high-wattage devices into a single outlet.

🔌 Electrical Cords

• Frayed or exposed wires.

• Overloaded extension cords or daisy-chaining power strips.

• Running cords under rugs or furniture.

• Pinched cords behind heavy furniture.

• Using cords rated for indoor use outdoors.

🔌 Electrical Outlets

• Overloading outlets with too many plugs or adapters.

• Loose plugs that cause arcing.

• Sparks or buzzing sounds.

• Hot outlets (indicates overheating).

• Damaged or old outlet covers.

🔥 Portable Heaters

• Placing heaters near curtains, bedding, or furniture.

• Using in bathrooms or damp areas without proper protection.

• Tipping hazards without auto shut-off feature.

• Leaving unattended while sleeping or out of the room.

• Extension cord use with high-wattage heaters.

🍳 Cooking

• Leaving stovetops unattended.

• Cooking while drowsy or intoxicated.

• Grease fires (especially from frying).

• Flammable items near the stove (towels, paper).

• Children or pets near hot surfaces.

🔥 Fireplaces

• Burning green or unseasoned wood (causes creosote buildup).

• Not cleaning chimney regularly.

• No screen or glass door to block sparks.

• Leaving fire unattended or going to bed before it’s out.

• Improper disposal of hot ashes.

🔥 Campfires

• Building fires too close to tents, trees, or structures.

• Not fully extinguishing the fire before leaving.

• Windy conditions spreading embers.

• Using gasoline or lighter fluid to ignite.

• Allowing children to play near flames.

🔥 Matches & Lighters

• Storing within reach of children.

• Using near flammable liquids or gases.

• Disposing of still-hot or burning matches.

• Faulty or leaking lighters.

• Improper storage (e.g., leaving lighters in hot cars).

🕯️ Candles

• Placing candles near curtains, books, or flammable decor.

• Leaving candles unattended or burning while sleeping.

• Using candles in unstable holders or containers.

• Allowing candles to burn too low (risking glass cracking).

• Children or pets knocking over candles.