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What are the common causes of residential fire?

18 Aug 2026
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Residential fires are among the most common types of fires because homes contain several potential sources of heat, combustible materials, electrical appliances, cooking equipment and flammable substances. Most residential fires are preventable because they result from unsafe practices, poor maintenance, negligence or lack of awareness. Understanding their common causes is therefore an important part of fire safety. Cooking-related incidents are one of the major causes of residential fires. Unattended cooking, overheating of oil, leakage of LPG, defective gas stoves and improper handling of pressure cookers can cause fire. Oil fires are particularly dangerous because attempting to extinguish them with water can spread the flames rapidly. Keeping cooking areas clean, switching off gas and electrical appliances after use, and maintaining adequate ventilation can reduce such risks. Electrical faults are another
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