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- What are the most common causes of home fires in the United States? One, cooking. The leading cause of residential fires starting almost half of all home fires. Cooking fires happen at any time of the year, but are particularly common on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July. Two, heating. The second leading cause of residential fires. Heating system fires are most commonly the result of fireplaces or wood stoves that have not been properly cleaned or serviced. or otherwise malfunction. Three, electrical systems. The third leading cause of home fires, electrical systems that malfunction often result in fires inside walls or above ceilings. As a result, these fires are often not discovered right away and can be difficult to extinguish. Four, candles. While this is a surprise to many people, candle fires are extremely common and generally occur when a candle is left unattended, isn't extinguished fully, or is placed too close to combustible content items such as curtains or bedding. Five, Smoking. Though only accounting for 2% of residential building fires, smoking is the leading cause of civilian home fire deaths. This high mortality rate is due to the fact that smoking fires are particularly common among the elderly, and often occur when someone falls asleep with a lit cigarette. While we hope that you never experience a home fire, knowing some common causes allows you to be more aware of these risks. Would you like to take control of your future and build a business you can be proud of? We can help. As a Disaster Blaster Franchise Partner, our industry experts will help you unlock the potential of the $210 billion restoration industry. Disaster Blaster offers the most revenue streams in the restoration industry, training and support from industry experts, a unique model primed for your success, and more, call our franchise team today to learn more at 242-1042 or visit us on the web at www.DisasterBlasterFranchise.com.