The holiday season is particularly conducive to house fires. By placing this small object near the tree, you will considerably reduce the risks!
Trees, candles, fireplaces, raclette machines… The end of year celebrations are not only a magical time of the year: it is also the time when domestic fires are most frequent, caused in part by these festive equipments The solution to limit this danger? A unique ball…
Christmas 2024: watch out for house fires!
December is fast approaching, and we are already thinking about take out our boxes Christmas decorations to adorn our interior with garlands, candles and decorate the famous tree. But in the midst of these celebrations, a dramatic incident could well spoil the party. In fact, every year, firefighters report a increase in domestic fires during the holiday season. The combination of very flammable (the tree, decorations, wrapping paper, etc.) and the multiplication of heat sources (radiators, raclette grills, candles and electric lights, etc.) constitutes a formidable cocktail to cause a fire in the house. Very often, with dramatic consequences.
Because when a flame is declared, it would be enough, according to the firefighters, to only 30 seconds for the tree to completely burnand 3 minutes that the fire spreads throughout the room. By the time the firefighters arrive, it is already too late.
End of year celebrations and house fires: how to limit the risks at home?
In these circumstances, what precautions and safety measures are required at home, once you have installed your festive decorations:
- Choose your light decorations wisely : opt for electrical decorations that comply with safety standards, and avoid old or damaged garlands, check certifications and never leave the lights on in your absence.
- Be careful with candles : scented candles have no equal for creating a warm atmosphere at home in the run-up to Christmas, but they are also a potential source of fire. Place them on stable surfaces, away from flammable objects, and extinguish them before leaving the room.
- Monitor electrical appliances : The holiday season often involves the use of additional electrical appliances. To limit the risk of overheating, avoid overloading electrical outlets, use extension cords that comply with standards and turn off devices when not in use. Also keep an eye on power cords!
- Heating : keep flammable decorations away from heat sources (stoves, radiators, fireplaces, etc.) and turn off heating appliances when you leave the house or go to bed.
- Ssecure the Christmas tree: if you opt for a natural tree, make sure it is well hydrated to reduce the risk of fire. Place it away from heat sources and turn off the tree lights at night. For artificial trees, check that they are certified as fire retardant.
- Firefighting equipment : check that your home is equipped with working smoke detectors and that fire extinguishers are accessible.
“Block Fire”, a new generation fire extinguisher ball to place near the tree
Precisely, to equip the house with a fire fighting apparatus sans clutter itthere is an essential object: the “Block Fire”, a new generation fire extinguishing ballinvented by the winner of the Lépine competition Jacques Pitouxand marketed since 2023. It allows individuals to quickly extinguish firesand limit the damage in a few simple steps. The “BlockFire” is triggers in fact in two ways:
- Activesimply throw it in the direction of the fire so that it delivers its fire-fighting powder within a radius of 8m2;
- Passiveit is positioned in a risky place, such as next to an electric meter, where it bursts on contact with a flame.
For a safe Christmas, don't hesitate to place it near the tree this year!
