Tips To Help Prevent Your Pets From Starting A Fire In Your Muskegon, MI Home

8/1/2024 (Permalink)

Keep your pets and your home safe with these tips

According to The National Fire Protection Association, nearly 1,000 home fires are accidentally started by pets each year. Below are some tips to help prevent your pets from starting a fire in your Muskegon home:

1. Extinguish Open Flames - Pets can be extremely curious about cooking appliances, candles, and even fires in fireplaces. Never leave your pet unattended around an open flame and make sure to smother any open flame before leaving your home.
2. Remove or Cover Stove Knobs - The cook/stovetop is the number one piece of equipment involved in a pet starting a fire in a home. If you have an extra curious pet, removed stove knobs or protect them with covers before leaving the house.
3. Invest in Flameless Candles - Flameless candles contain a light bulb instead of an open flame, and take the danger out of your pet knocking over a candle. Cats and kittens are notorious for starting fires when their tails turn over a lit candle.
4. Secure Young Pets - Kittens and puppies are extra curious so it's best to keep them away from potential fire-starting hazards when you are away from home. Using a crate or baby gate in a secured area is best.

If your pet accidentally starts a fire in your home, call SERVPRO of Muskegon to start the fire damage restoration process. We're always Here to help®, 231-733-7601