Everything You Need To Know About Electrical Fires

As per the National Crime Records Bureau, about 60 people die each year due to fire accidents in India. Electrical fires cause a huge number of these. To reduce and avoid these, Electrogrip is here to help. 

Electrogrip is a chemical earthing manufacturer in Kolkata. We also specialize in ESE Lightning Protection System, and Backfill Compound, and also provide free chemical earthing. 

Let’s learn everything you need to know about electric fires

What are electrical fires?

Electrical fires are usually fires caused by electricity, electrical appliances, or an electrical fault.

What causes electrical fires?

Common causes for electrical fires can include the following:-

• Old faulty and outdated appliances and outlets.
• Installing a bulb with a high wattage at a light fixture meant for a lower one.
• Misuse of extension cords
• Outdated wiring

Prevention 

1. Regular Electrical Home Inspection- Regular electrical home inspection from a qualified electrician to repair old and faulty wirings can help you prevent electric fires and ensure your safety.
2. Pay Attention to Your Electric Appliances- Keep a close watch on your electrical appliances. If anything smells funny, makes a strange noise, or has smoke coming out, get it fixed immediately.
3. Smoke Detectors- Consider investing in smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to help you in case of electric fires. 

Electrogrip hopes that the following tips help you in case of an electrical fire. Let’s get started!

1. Locate the source- Locate the source of the fire by looking for sparks or a burning smell. Try and determine whether the fire is big or not. If it is too large for you to handle, evacuate immediately.
2. Attempt cutting off the power supply- If the electrical fire is caused by an outdated appliance, try to unplug it. However, if the wires are wet or there is an inflammable object near them, don’t touch the appliance or the outlet as you could get electrocuted.

3. Never use water, find a fire extinguisher- Never use water to extinguish electrical fires as it can cause more damage than lessen it. A fire extinguisher will be your best bet to handle a small electrical fire. Carpets, rugs, and thick blankets can also help to kill the fire.

4. Call for help and run – Evacuate immediately from the area and call for help if the fire is too large for you to handle. Even after you have extinguished the fire, the smoke can cause immense damage to you.

Conclusion

We hope that this blog educated you on everything you need to know about electric fires and helped to avoid any electrical mishaps in the future.