Tips for Smokers for Preventing a Home Fire

5/26/2020 (Permalink)

When your home is damaged by a fire, be sure to call our team of fire restoration experts.

Even though there are less cigarette smokers in recent times, there are still many home fires caused by a cigarette fire. These fires also among the most harmful, perhaps because many start after a person has fallen asleep. Like many fires, this type can be avoided with some common sense precautions. A person should never smoke in bed. Mixing heavy drinking and smoking in the home is a dangerous combination. Throwing partially extinguished cigarettes into the trash or yard can lead to a fire just a few hours later. Young adults who smoke in the home may not be as careful as older adults so they should be watched carefully and educated on what to watch out for.

The Dangers of an Ashtray Fire
Even the conscientious use of an ashtray does not rule out a cigarette fire. The following habits should be avoided at all times:

• Throwing warm ashes in the trash
• Leaving the home if hot ashes are still smoldering
• Placing an ashtray near an open window
• Taking an ashtray into a bedroom
• Leaving a lit cigarette unattended

A worst-case scenario is when a fire starts after everyone is asleep. For this reason, all homes should be equipped with working fire alarms.
The Benefits of Professional Fire Cleanup
After a home fire in Raleigh, NC many challenges exist during the cleanup process. A qualified fire repair and recovery team has all the resources needed to return a home to its pre-fire condition. Highly-trained technicians know how to remove the damage caused by soot and smoke. They have the equipment to permanently remove odors so there is not a trace of that persistent smoke smell. Many common remedies for odor removal only hide the odor; eventually though, the smell will return. Hiring a company that follows the best practices of the cleaning and restoration industry makes sure the odor is identified and eliminated from the home over time.