Winter Fire Safety: Protect Your Home and Loved Ones in North Park, San Diego?

2/18/2025 (Permalink)

We are highly trained and certified to restore fire damage in San Diego.

Our local Centre City/Uptown teams restore fire damage in North Park every year. Winter is the peak season for home fires, often caused by heating equipment. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during colder months. To minimize risk and protect your family, follow these NFPA-recommended safety guidelines.

Annual Maintenance

Ensure that all heating equipment, including furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys, is cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional. Proper maintenance helps prevent fire hazards caused by buildup or malfunctioning systems.

Safe Clearance

Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from all heating equipment. This includes furniture, curtains, and other flammable materials. Maintaining this buffer zone reduces the risk of accidental ignition.

Proper Usage

Always use heating equipment as directed by the manufacturer. For fuel-burning space heaters, use the recommended type of fuel to avoid malfunctions or dangerous emissions. Make sure all space heaters are in good working order.

Turn It Off

Portable heaters should never be left unattended. Turn them off when leaving the room or going to sleep to prevent overheating or electrical fires.

Call Us Today!

When your North Park home or commercial business has fire damage, our local Centre City/Uptown teams are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 619-583-2133.

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