Fire Safety Tips for the Fourth of July in Akron Ohio

7/2/2019 (Permalink)

A garage caught on fire from a grill in Akron, Ohio.

Fireworks, candles, bonfires and grilling can cause serious fire damage to your property this Fourth of July. It is important to always be careful with any flames indoors or outside.  When setting up your family picnic for the holiday make sure that your grill and bonfire are far away from flammable materials such as your house, swing sets, lawn furniture, trees and other household items. A small spark or ember can begin a fire. When it comes to the evening activities of fireworks to begin it is important to follow these guidelines:

• Check the weather, make sure high winds aren't in the forecast. High winds can end up blowing your fireworks farther than expected.
• Have a bucket full of water nearby to extinguish fireworks and sparklers.
• Keep a fire extinguisher with you in case an ember starts a fire.
• Have the audience in a secure area to watch the fireworks. Make sure children aren't running around when lighting off fireworks. Also, don't let children run with handheld sparklers

Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires. If something does go wrong during your holiday celebration and a fire breaks out, SERVPRO of West Akron is here to help.  It is significant to know that fire damage can lead to other damage to your property.  If the fire department was called to put out the flames you will need restoration services for fire along with water damage to your property. Our crews are highly trained to restore your property that was damaged by fire and water.

We are available 24 hours a day even on the Fourth of July! Call your local fire and water damage restoration specialists SERVPRO of West Akron at 330-867-5723.