How To Protect Your Home From Potential Fire Damage

5/26/2021 (Permalink)

Helpful tips for fire safety near your home.

SERVPRO of Northeast Wichita is here to help in the event of almost any kind of loss you might have at your residential or commercial property, including a fire loss. However, it is very important to us here at SERVPRO that we provide you with the information to help prevent all kinds of losses from fire to water to mold. In this blog post we are giving you the best tips and tricks for fire prevention and safety when it comes to accidental outdoor fires. Learn before you burn this summer on camping trips, or in your backyard and when grilling outdoors near your home. Below are some tips to help you remain safe. For more fire tips visit the FEMA guide.

• Make sure your fire pit is, at minimum, 10 feet away from any structure or neighboring yard—25 feet is preferable.
• Do not position a fire pit under a covered porch or low hanging tree branches.
• Always place a fire pit on a non-flammable surface, such as patio blocks or concrete.
• Do not put a fire pit on a wooden deck or directly on grass.
• Remove combustible litter on roofs and gutters.
• Trim tree branches that overhang the roof and chimney.
• Eliminate all combustible materials within 30 feet of your home.

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