Preventing Smoking Related Fires

10/24/2018 (Permalink)

Be conscious of where you dump your cigarette butts!

Cigarettes, cigars, pipes and e-cigarettes are a leading cause in preventable home fires in the United States. Here are some safety tips for preventing fires caused by smoking materials.

• Keep cigarettes, lighters, matches and other smoking materials up high and out of site of children. Play can quickly turn dangerous if
• Smoke outside as most smoking related deaths result from fires that start inside the home.
• Use a deep and sturdy ash-tray that is away from anything that can burn.
• When disposing of butts and ashes, make sure they are out by dousing them in water or sand. Never throw cigarette butts in vegetation such as mulch, potted plants, dried grasses, leaves or landscaping as they can ignite quickly and easily.
• Always use caution with e-cigarettes. The batteries can fail and cause mini-explosions that can result in fires.

Remember, fires caused by smoking related materials are always preventable. If, by chance, your home or business does experience a fire damage, reach out to a local professional to assist with clean-up. SERVPRO® of Springfield is available 24/7 at 217-528-7775.