Common causes of electrical fires and the best preventive measures

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), during 2011, 364,500 fires were reported which caused 2,450 deaths, 13,900 injuries, and more than $6 billion in property damages Winter months are the most fire-prone due to more use of heating devices, electrical appliances and lighting. The highest losses occurred in residential buildings. In most cases, flawed … Read more

Faulty electrical wiring caused fire

Faulty electrical wiring caused fire in Fort Wayne. In a report on News-Sentinel, the fire was called at 7:30 pm on Saturday to the Fort Wayne firefighter. Firefighter’s unit has arrived at the scene and found the fire in the rear of the 2 story house at 2300 block of South Hanna. No injuries were … Read more