Fire Safety When It's Hot Outside | SERVPRO of South Atlanta

6/7/2021 (Permalink)

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Every year, the warmer months bring about summer vacations, camping and seasonal celebrations! With warmer weather, we tend to forget that fires are often a part of the warmer months as well.

Did you know that spring sees more daily fires on average than any other time of year? But the good news is that you can take steps to lower your risk.

Here are some areas to pay close attention to:

| The grill | Grills create the perfect combination of flames, heat, grease and gas, which can make things escalate quickly. Make sure you are taking care of the essentials to help prevent a fire. Verify that the grill is in good working condition, have it placed at least three feet away from everything and clean it before each use. Cleaning the grill before each use is particularly important because almost 20% of grill fires are due to poor cleaning.

| Campfire | Keep these tips in mind as you and your family vacation or camp. Never leave your children unattended near a fire pit. It’s also a good idea to keep a bucket of water or drag a water hose close to the pit. You should never add leaves or pine needles to the fire, and finally, put the fire out slowly to avoid scattering embers.

| Chimneys & Dryer Vents | Since most people don’t use a fireplace in the warmer months, this could be the prime time to do the yearly cleaning or maintenance that it needs. It can help avoid a potentially dangerous buildup of ashes. Warmer months also means swimming! Which means lots of towels and other laundry. Make sure you clean out your dryer vent pipe to check for lint buildup.

If you experience a fire, know that SERVPRO of South Atlanta has technicians on hand ²⁴⁄₇! These technicians are ready and waiting, no matter the cause of fire, to help you have it cleaned up. Contact SERVPRO of South Atlanta today to talk with a specialist.