Sources of Fire Damage To Avoid This Summer

6/30/2020 (Permalink)

During the summer, we barbecue and use our firepits, and we have bonfires (if you live in an area where such activities are approved.)

Many of us spend time cleaning out our garages or getting our landscaping done, and this creates trash that will need to be disposed of, which often entails a call to the city waste management department. The trash will then be waiting curbside or near our homes or businesses for pickup, sometimes for several days or even weeks. 

Then there are those renovation and construction projects that get scheduled for summer, and these also create waste that can take time to remove. 

One stray spark from a Fourth of July sparkler near a dry pile of wood from fencing or roofing can turn a fun night into a disaster, and a lack of good sense near a fire pit can change everything in a second. Here are a few tips to help you avoid fire damage this summer. 

All of these scenarios are sources of fire damage to avoid this summer. Here are some ways to stay fire-safe:

• Make sure your family and other loved ones understand fire safety before they start roasting marshmallows or cooking burgers. Everyone should wear shoes around a barbecue or fire pit, and young children will always need assistance. 
• Schedule trash pickup immediately to avoid large amounts of dry material from sitting in your yard. 
• Remove dry, dead vegetation from around your home or business premises so that if a fire breaks out this material won’t provide more fuel. 
• Make sure the person responsible for filling the propane tank and using the barbecue understands how to properly handle volatile fuel sources. 
• Follow the laws of your city and county when it comes to the use of fire, and this includes fireworks. Many people ignore these regulations, but keep in mind that one stray spark on a roof can bring down a house and threaten an entire neighborhood. 

If you do experience fire damage, the  SERVPRO of Huron/East Seneca Counties team is here to help. We are experts in cleanups after fire or water damage, no matter how big or small, and we are also mold remediation specialists. Call us today for assistance.