Fire Restoration in McDonald, OH

12/8/2021 (Permalink)

There are many factors that can cause a fire in a commercial building, and it is important to be aware of them.

Restoration after a fire isn’t a subject commonly thought about. Interesting enough, according to FEMA.gov, “From 2014 to 2016, an estimated 100,300 nonresidential building fires were reported to United States fire departments each year and caused an estimated 90 deaths; 1,350 injuries; and $2.4 billion in property losses per year.” Fires in commercial buildings are certainly not uncommon. There are many factors that can cause a fire in a commercial building, and it is important to be aware of them.

Common Causes of Fires in Non-Residential Buildings

Once the most common causes of commercial fires are known, only then it is possible to drastically reduce them from occurring. Here are the most common reasons commercial building fires are started provided by charleston-sc.gov,

• Cooking - Kitchen fires in restaurants are the most common source of fire in non-residential buildings, often because the grease traps, hood suppression system, and exhaust vents for commercial stoves, broilers, and deep fat fryers are not properly cleaned and maintained.
• Electrical and Heating Malfunctions – Worn electrical cords and faulty wiring are also a major cause of commercial fires.
• Arson - Intentional fire-setting in abandoned buildings, especially in the current economic climate, provide an easy target for fire setters. Don't let these hazards kill or injure firefighters.
• Smoking - Even in a smoke-free building, you can't watch what your employees do all the time. It only takes one cigarette to start a fire. Many historic hotel fires, and the Sofa Super Store fire, were started by someone smoking cigarettes.
• Improper Storage - Most fires in storage properties are not in warehouses but are in garages, barns, silos, and small outbuildings. Many fires are started when flammable materials are stored too close to a heat source.

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