Tips To Help Prevent Your Pets From Starting Fires In Your Fenton, MI Home

7/15/2024 (Permalink)

PSA from Ted Ingersoll

National Pet Fire Safety Day is celebrated annually on July 15th to raise awareness and educate pet owners on the risks of leaving their pets alone. According to The National Fire Protection Association, nearly 1,000 home fires are accidentally started by pets each year. The following are a few tips to help prevent your pets from starting a fire in your Fenton Home:

• 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 extinguish any open flame before leaving your home.
• Remove Stove Knobs - If you have an extra curious pet, remove stove knobs or protect them with covers before leaving the house. The stove/cooktop is the number one piece of equipment involved in a pet starting a fire.
• 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 are notorious for starting fires when their tails turn over a lit candle.
• Secure Young Pets - Puppies and kittens are extra curious so it's best to keep them confined away from potential fire-starting hazards when you are away from home. Think about using a crate or baby gate in a secured area.

If your pet accidentally starts a fire in your Fenton, MI home, call SERVPRO of Northwest Genesse County to start the fire damage restoration process. We're Here to help®, 810-732-3298