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Fighting Electrical Fires – Before They Happen

According to data collected from fire departments across the country, “electrical distribution and lighting” is a leading cause of fires in homes. On a year-to-year average, “electrical distribution or lighting equipment” causes 13,100 of all structure fires in homes, resulting in 140 civilian deaths, 580 civilian injuries and $340 million in property damage.

This data, provided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other sources through the National Fire Incident Reporting System, is a compelling call to action. However, officials also recognize that listing “electrical distribution equipment” as a cause of fires is not specific enough to help them combat the problem.

Failures in older electrical outlets are common ignition sources. When these receptacles fail, molten metal and high-temperature gases are frequently ejected from the outlet, causing nearby bedding, furniture or other lightweight combustibles to ignite. Tests in labs have demonstrated that these failures occur within the receptacle itself and can happen even when fixtures are not plugged into an outlet.

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