House and Wildfires

It is advisable to calculate and maintain a record of your home and contents in an online database for insurance claims in case of fire damage.

The House-contents application is ideal for this task.

House Fires can and will destroy your house and possessions.

The most common place in the home where fires start is the kitchen. Many kitchen fires are caused by cooking that has been left unattended.

Others are caused by electrical faults and flammable items like paper towels and curtains that are too close to heat sources such as the stove or toaster.

If the cooking area is not kept clean, a fire that starts on the stove can quickly spread to built-up grease and fat around the stove and range hood, and the fire can travel up into the roof and to the rest of the house.

Many fires that result in people dying start in bedrooms or lounge areas. Often this is due to improper use of electrical appliances or home heating. Electrical items in the home can include the power supply, fixed or portable appliances, power boards and extension leads.

During the colder months we see an increase in the use of heating appliances, gas and electric. If you bring a portable heater into a bedroom be sure that it is well away from things that can burn, like clothing, bedding and curtains and always turn it off when you get into bed or leave the house.

If you’re drying clothes in front of a heater of any kind, always keep them at least a metre from the heater.

What Causes Housefires - 12 Common Reasons

• Cooking and Cooking Equipment.

• Mirrors and Glass.

• Human Error.

• Clutter.

• BBQs, Fires and Candles.

• Batteries and Electrical devices.

• Electrical Wiring.

• Aerosol Cans.

• Tumble Dryers.

• Christmas Decorations.

• Children and Decorations.

• Plain bad Luck.

Wild Fires can quickly destroy your home and belongings.

It's crucial to understand that they can occur unexpectedly and cause significant damage.

A wildfire—also known as a forest fire or bushfire—is an uncontrolled and unplanned fire that happens in areas with flammable vegetation.

Depending on the type of vegetation, wildfires can also be referred to as bushfires (in Australia), desert fires, grass fires, hill fires, peat fires, prairie fires, vegetation fires, or veld fires.

A wildfire—also known as a forest fire or bushfire—is an uncontrolled and unplanned fire that happens in areas with flammable vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation, wildfires can also be referred to as bushfires (in Australia), desert fires, grass fires, hill fires, peat fires, prairie fires, vegetation fires, or veld fires.

In recent years, reports of widespread wildfires have been prevalent in news about climate change. Unprecedented fires have ravaged millions of hectares of land, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and destroyed entire habitats worldwide.

What Causes Wildfires - 10 Common Reasons

• Lightning.

• Burning Vegetation.

• Campfires.

• Cigarettes.

• Fallen Power Lines.

• Vehicle Crashes.

• Equipment Malfunctions.

• Controlled Burning.

• Arson.

• Fireworks.

Conclusion

House fires can and will destroy your house and possessions.

Wild Fires can quickly destroy your home and belongings.

Understanding the common causes of house and wildfires is essential for effective prevention.

Whether ignited by natural events or human negligence, fires can be reduced through responsible behaviour, adherence to fire safety guidelines, and community awareness.

Implementing fire prevention strategies, practicing safe habits, and promoting fire education can help minimize both the occurrence and severity of fires.

Having a database record of your assets and posessions is invaluable if you are impacted by fire damage.