Electrical Cord Fire in Moorhead?

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

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Electrical Fire Facts

Winter months have the highest amount of electrical fires each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). SERVPRO® of Moorhead responds to electrical fire damage emergencies in the Moorhead area frequently during the winter months. Here are some highlights from one of the NFPA’s most recent reports on electrical fires:

• Fires involving electrical failures or malfunctions accounted for the highest share of civilian deaths (18 percent) and direct property damage (20 percent).
• Nearly two of five fires (39 percent) involving electrical failure or malfunction occurred in the cold weather months from November through February.
• Arcing was the heat source in approximately three of five home fires involving an electrical failure or malfunction.
• Non-confined home fires involving electrical distribution and lighting equipment most often originated in a bedroom, attic or ceiling, or a wall assembly or concealed space.
• Approximately one-quarter of these fires occurred between midnight and 8 a.m., but these fires accounted for 60 percent of deaths.

Call Us Today!

Electrical fires are a common occurrence during the winter months, and if you need help with a fire damage emergency, SERVPRO® of Moorhead has a team of fire restoration technicians available to assist you 24 hours a day. Call us today at 218-236-7447. We’ll clean and restore your fire damage in Moorhead, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO^® of Moorhead is Independently Owned and Operated.