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COMMON CAUSES FOR HOUSEHOLD FIRES

Here is a list of the most common causes of fires during the winter months. He noted that fire calls can double or triple during the winter months - and here's some reasons why.

Space Heaters -- the number one fire cause in winter. People place furniture or other items over the heater or close rooms off. Some heaters come on when the room gets a certain temperature. The heater will burn wide open and can start a fire.

Extension Cords -- holiday lights on the outside, if not secured, can allow water to get in which causes it to short-out, or a 6-plug outlet is overtaxed and it causes a fire.

Curling Irons -- often these, or similar, items get left on and forgotten.

Fireplaces -- kept unclean they can start a fire!

Christmas Trees -- trees dry out due to lack of water, the lights burn and set the dried tree on fire.

Kitchen Fires -- raise your hand if you're guilty of leaving a pot of the stove and forgetting it.. a certain danger and a common fire hazard.