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Domestic fires represent a major danger in many homes. However, certain devices that we use daily can easily cause them.
A firefighter recently issued an alert about a common, but often overlooked, device that could cause serious fires. This device is one of the most dangerous in the home due to the risks often ignored by users.
The causes of house fires
In general, the causes of house fires come in three forms. They can, for example, originate from a faulty electrical installation. Also, they can declare yourself in the kitchenor they can be caused by a heat source.
In any case, in France, many homes call on firefighters every year because of fires. And according to the National Center for Prevention and Protection, 25 to 30% of them are of electrical origin.
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A firefighter warns about this device which is the most dangerous of all in your home, serious fire risks
According to experts, electrical fires often start after a short circuit or overheating of a wire. The problem can in particular come from an electric meter or even from the entire electrical installation of the home.
In a kitchen, in particular, several appliances can cause this terrible danger. And among them is this equipment that we use every day, as one firefighter said.
A device to watch closely according to a firefighter
This device that can cause serious danger according to the safety professional is the dryer. No official statistics yet exist on the subject, but the Fondation des Brûlés has already supported this revelation.
Moreover, this foundation placed this electrical device in first position among those likely to cause a fire. And this is because of several characteristics specific to its operation.
According to the organization, the danger comes from the heat and dust that accumulates inside the equipment. He explained that to cause a fire, “ hot air combined with dust constitutes an 'ideal' mixture ».
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The Fondation des Brûlés recommends maintaining the appliance well, in particular by cleaning the air exhaust duct at least once a year.
Good practices to avoid risks
Apart from the firefighter and the Fondation des Brûlés, the company Verisure also claims that the dryer is dangerous. The company also provided some recommendations to prevent home fires.
So what should we do? According to the security expert, it is necessary leave enough space around the device so as not to hinder its ventilation.
Apart from that, it is also important to clean the lint filter after each use. And above all, you should not dry clothes that have traces of flammable substances.
It is also necessary to install a smoke detector near the device. And as advised by the firefighter and the Fondation des Brûlés, you should avoid running your dryer in your absence.
Verisure also recommended not running it while you sleep. Note that apart from flames, smoke can also be fatal in the event of a fire.
