Electrical Fires & The Damage They Cause

9/8/2019 (Permalink)

Electrical Fires Can Happen With Any Device In Your Home...

Did you know electrical fires can be a major contributor to home fires? 

Electrical distribution, lighting, and power transfer equipment accounted for 50% of home fires involving electrical failure or malfunction in the last five years.

Power surges from lightning are the least common cause however it is best to use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to reduce the risks of shock and to prevent electrical fires.

This Owatonna Minnesota home fire started due to a malfunction in a home humidifier. The fire spread quickly through out the home effecting many areas and damaging personal property. To make sure your humidifier functions properly always read the care and instructions of the manufacturers manual.

To find out if your home humidifier has been recalled for defects go to:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/humidifiers-recalled-for-fire-hazard 

If you experience a fire due to electronic malfunctions in your home call SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna. We're here to help.