Winter Home Fire Safety

Mutual Assurance Society
Nov 17, 2022
1 min read

Updated: Jan 4, 2023

During January and December, more accidental electrical fires occur in homes than at any other time of the year. Here are some facts you should know and how you can prevent a fire during the cold winter months.

WINTER FIRE STATS

Fire safety stats infographic section with light blue background and vector art of large flame, small green money bag, and white home with flames on windows, including data that says "during winter months, tructure fires from heating appliances increases from 17% to 27% causing 50,000 house fires each year, and the cost of the average claim is $70,000.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

A infographic with data on home fires during the holidays including how many americans decorate their homes for the holdays, how many americans leave their lights on when they leave or go to bed, and how often should holday lights be changed

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

SPACE HEATERS

ELECTRIC BLANKETS & HEATING PADS

Infographic section on electric blanket safety

CANDLES

Sources: JMI Reports

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Jul 24, 2024

With the increased use of fireplaces and space heaters in winter, the risk of home fires rises. Local Locksmith Olympia company emphasizes the importance of having easily accessible and operable locks on all doors and windows. In an emergency, every second counts, so make sure that your locks are functioning smoothly and aren't a safety barrier.