Outdoor Party Lights Cause Backyard Fire in Mossy Head?

6/13/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in fire damage restoration services in Walton County.

Mossy Head residents spend a lot of time outdoors. Many people install party lights to create festive settings in backyards. Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of fire damage in the United States. Our local Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley teams witness firsthand the damage electrical fires cause to homes and businesses and offer this information from the National Fire Protection Association for staying safe around powerlines and electrical equipment:

Powerlines

Have professional tree-cutting service trim branches that might fall on electric wiring. Use a wooden or fiberglass ladder outside. Keep the ladder at least 10 feet away from power lines. Never touch anyone or anything in contact with a downed wire. Power lines may be live; stay a safe distance away. Report downed wires to authorities right away.

Equipment Safety

• Have a qualified electrician do all electrical work
• To prevent an electric shock, make sure all your outside electrical receptacles are ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
• Use lighting and power tools that are listed by a qualified test laboratory and make sure they are made for outdoor use
• Store your electric tools indoors
• Keep electric tools away from children
• Check lighting and extension cords for damage before using. Replace damaged cords right away.
• Use extension cords that are listed by a qualified test laboratory and are marked for outdoor use. Extension cords are not meant for long-term use.

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Our local Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley team is Here to Help ® when you have fire damage in your home or business in Mossy Head. Call us today at 850-772-0686.

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