Experts point to three major areas:

1. Carelessness and accidents
  • Lack of attention when cooking; careless placement of items near the stove.
  • Inattentive use of candles.
  • Accidents involving gas, propane and solvents.
2. Electrical equipment
  • Short circuits; overloaded systems; fuses.
  • Loose connections; frayed cords; improper use of extension cords.
3. Smoking or fire lighting materials
  • Cigarettes (especially falling asleep while smoking or not properly extinguishing cigarettes).
  • Children playing with matches or lighters.
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