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    Building Fires: (With Emphasis On House Fires)

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    Building fires can involve residential, commercial, or industrial structures and have various causes. Unattended cooking equipment is a major cause of household fires. Oil and grease can overheat and ignite if left unattended. Other potential fire sources include cigarettes, candles, and objects left near flammable materials. Proper safety precautions like turning off gas tanks when not in use can reduce fire risks.

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    Building Fires: (With Emphasis On House Fires)

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    Building fires can involve residential, commercial, or industrial structures and have various causes. Unattended cooking equipment is a major cause of household fires. Oil and grease can overheat and ignite if left unattended. Other potential fire sources include cigarettes, candles, and objects left near flammable materials. Proper safety precautions like turning off gas tanks when not in use can reduce fire risks.

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    Building fires can involve residential, commercial, or industrial structures and have various causes. Unattended cooking equipment is a major cause of household fires. Oil and grease can overheat and ignite if left unattended. Other potential fire sources include cigarettes, candles, and objects left near flammable materials. Proper safety precautions like turning off gas tanks when not in use can reduce fire risks.

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    B UI L D I N G F

    IRES
    (WITH EMP
    H ASIS ON HO
    USE FIRES)
    BUILDING FIRES

     Is a fire involving the structural components of


    various types of residential, commercial or
    industrial buildings.
    Causes of BUILDING FIRES
    1. Unattended cooking equipment and other household fire sources
     Extra caution should be taken when baking or cooking, especially when
    oil is being used.
     Oil can easily overheat and ignite. An indication that oil is overheated is
    when it starts to excessively froth and smoke.
     Cooking equipment such as stoves, ovens, deep fryers, and barbecue grill
    sets should not be left unattended or handled if under the influence of
    alcohol.
     A safe distance should be maintained between flammable material and
    cooking equipment.
     In kitchen, dish towels, tissue paper, and oven gloves are the usual
    flammable objects. While outdoors, trees, grasses, and brushes can catch
    fire.
     The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks should be turned off wen not in
    used to avoid leaks. The tank should be kept away from direct sunlight
    and at least a meter away from anything which releases heat.
    Causes of BUILDING FIRES
    1. Unattended cooking equipment and other household fire sources
     Make sure to use a durable LPG hose and to check from time to time if it
    is worn out.
     Make sure to check if the tank is in good shape, free from major dents
    and rust.
     Also, protect your LPG tank from water as this may cause the tank to
    corrode.
     LPG is originally odorless, but a substance “ethyl mercaptan” is added to
    give it odor so that leaks can be quickly detected.
     Cigarette smoking, especially while in bed or furniture, can cause fire. To
    prevent fires, designate a smoking area at home and provide a proper
    ashtray. Cigarette are usually not extinguished properly when a person is
    drowsy de to sleepiness or is under the influence of alcohol and / or
    other substances.
    Causes of BUILDING FIRES
    1. Unattended cooking equipment and other household fire sources
     Candles, gas lamps, and mosquito coils placed on a shaky or a slanted
    surface, like a wobbly table can be toppled by children, pets, or wind and
    can cause fire. Make sure to always extinguish such fire sources before
    leaving the place.
     Out of curiosity, children may start fires usually with matches or lighters.
     Never let any of these objects become easily accessible and make it a
    point to educate children with the nature of fire and the easily
    consequences of playing the fires.

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