Home Fire Safety Tips

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Tips to help prevent fires in your home

Home Fire Safety Tips

Space Heater Safety Tips

Help prevent fires, carbon monoxide buildup and other risks by following these space heater safety tips.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Cooking Fire Safety

Whether preparing for a family dinner or a quick snack, practicing safe cooking behaviors can help keep you and your family safe.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Electrical Safety in the Home

Home electrical safety is important year-round. Get outlet and extension cord safety tips and other information related to home electrical safety.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

How to Help Prevent House Fires

There are many causes of house fires, including faulty wiring, alternate heat sources, cooking and more.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Pellet Stove Safety

Pellet stoves are a great source of heat, but can be dangerous if not installed or used properly.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Fireplace Safety & Maintenance

Fireplace safety is very important to help prevent fires and injuries. Learn about fireplace maintenance and get fireplace safety information.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Wood Stove Safety Tips

Choosing the right wood stove and properly maintaining and using it are key to wood stove safety. Learn more about wood stove safety with Travelers.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

The Science of Gas Grill Fires

What causes a gas grill to catch on fire? We'll take a look at three of the leading causes and explore the science behind gas grill fires.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can help keep you safe in a fire while you wait for help to arrive. Get fire extinguisher tips from Travelers.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Know what to do to help avoid the common fire mishaps with these holiday fire safety tips from Travelers.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips

Christmas tree fires are a top hazard of the holiday season. Learn why Christmas tree fires happen and get Christmas tree fire safety tips from Travelers.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Fire Pit Safety Tips

Even the safest outdoor fire pits can be dangerous. Learn important backyard fire pit safety tips, like how far a fire pit should be from your house, today.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Types of Fire Extinguishers

Do you know which fire extinguisher to use and when? Learn about the types of fire extinguishers and the kinds of fires they work on from Travelers.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

Kitchen Fire Safety

Kitchen fire safety extends beyond cooking, as these types of fires can also be caused by appliances.

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Home Fire Safety Tips

How to Create a Fire Evacuation Plan

The last thing most of us expect in the safety of our own homes is an unforeseen and extreme event like a house fire. These tips can help you create a house fire evacuation plan.

Illustration of a home fire evacuation plan.