Do you know what the most common causes of fire are? Residential and office fires are financially and emotionally damaging situations. People can be lucky to escape with their lives since these fires can become raging infernos. Entire houses and office buildings can be burnt down in just a few minutes. Despite the horrific nature of these fires, they are all too common and we hear about them in the news regularly. Most of these fires are caused due to very common causes which we shall talk about in this article. Care, attention, and responsibility can go a long way in preventing most of these causes for fires. Here are some of the most common causes of fires: Faulty Equipment There is a reason that safety guidelines stress upon maintained well-working equipment. Faulty equipment which isn’t working properly can very easily cause a fire. The fire could be caused by overheating or the equipment catching fire. Faulty equipment is a risk to your employees and the workplace. Clutter Clutter might not be the direct cause for a fire breaking out but it is enough to turn a spark into an inferno. Clutter is a hallmark of disorganized and messy workplaces. Workplaces that don’t have organization and order often have trash and dirt. This creates the perfect fuel for a spark to become a huge fire. A cluttered workplace is also harder to navigate and can trap employees. This is why the stereotype of a neat and tidy office exists for good reason. A clean and orderly workplace can save lives and prevent fires. Arson The sad reality is that businesses are no strangers to arson. Businesses operate in competitive environments that can produce all manner of disgruntled people. From organized crime to angry employees to insurance frauds, arson can happen for many reasons. Often times, arson is the deadliest cause for a fire since it is planned and organized. Just recently, Japan’s Kyoto animation studio lost close to 50 employees in a fire arson attack. It is necessary that security is always working to catch any arson attempts in time. Cooking and Kitchens Kitchen fires are some of the most common causes of house fires. This is particularly true for houses without smoke or fire alarms. All it takes is some ignorance and the overheating pot can catch fire. It can be particularly dangerous if cooking oil catches fire. Most people think to extinguish it with water but you should never pour water on burning oil. It can produce a huge fiery explosion that can instantly cause the entire kitchen to go up in flames. Electric Sparks Sparks from electronic appliances are another common reason for house fires. Overused and unmaintained appliances are more likely to cause a fire. Appliances should be used up to their recommended life and kept maintained. Conclusion Contact Service Team of Professionals (STOP) for any fire hazard inspections. Our experts will go through your home or office to detect any live fire hazards. We also offer fire remediation services. Visit our website for more information.