The most common causes of home and workplace fires in the UK

Every year, thousands of companies suffer major losses due to fire accidents. Here are the top most common causes:

  • Faulty Electrical Appliances
  • Waste and Combustible Materials
  • Smoking
  • Human Error
  • Arson

In residential fires, the most common causes are:

  • Cooking appliances
  • Smokers’ materials
  • Faulty electrical appliances
  • Faulty wiring/ electrical systems
  • Candles
  • Heating appliances

Don’t allow yourself or your business to become a statistic. Ensure that you have measures in place to prevent and deal with fires.

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