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Prevent Fire Hazards in Your Home

A home contains many fire hazards, including some of which you might not be aware.

Most fires do not start spontaneously, but are the result of peoples' unintentional acts or oversights. Certain behaviors or activities you perform each day may increase the chances that a fire could start in your home.

Fire Suppression

To minimize unsafe activities, you need to understand both the potential fire dangers in your home and the steps you can take to reduce these risks. Carefully review the tasks you perform and the products you use to assess and prevent fire hazards in your home.

Cooking Fires

Cooking is the leading cause of house fires and fire injuries, with stove fires dominating the problem. Learn about stove safety.

Cigarette Fires

More people die in house fires started by cigarettes and other smoking materials than in any other type of fire. Learn about the fire risks associated with smoking.

Home Furnishings

Upholstered furnishings can be one of the greatest fire hazards in your home. Learn about preventing a furniture fire.

Electrical Dangers

Overloaded outlets can create too much heat and easily cause a house fire. Learn about electrical fire.

Home Heaters

Supplemental heating sources may keep you warm – but they’re also the leading cause of house fires during the winter months. Learn to prevent fire hazards associated with supplemental heating sources such as space heaters and woodstoves..

Candles

Candles may be pretty and provide a nice decorative touch – but they’re not without risk. Know the facts about candle fires.

Complete a Self-Assessment

You can improve your odds of preventing or escaping a home fire. Try this quick and easy fire risk assessment. You will receive an individualized "score" and customized report card with tips for lowering the risk in your household and improving your ability to escape a fire.

Complete the Fire Risk Assessment

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Discouraging a Home Break-In

Home security systems can be expensive. Here are some affordable and effective ways to keep a break in from happening to you.

Home Break In Prevention

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This auto and home insurance program is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. CA License #5152. In Washington, the auto program is underwritten by Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, and the home program is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company. In Michigan, the auto and home programs are underwritten by Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company. The homeowners product is not available in all areas, including the state of Florida. Specific features, credits, and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify.

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