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According to the National Fire Protection Association, more home electrical fires happen during the winter months than any other season, with over half of the 45,000 average annual fires happening between December and February. These fires are often caused by things like damaged wiring, space heaters, dryer fans, overloaded outfits and both indoor and outdoor holiday decorations.
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and it's the perfect time to evaluate your home's systems and appliances to ensure you aren't dealing with unnecessary fire risk as temperatures drop.
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Brittney Meredith-Miller
Brittney Meredith-Miller is assistant editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. She can be reached at [email protected].
