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Maple Valley, Washington – Deck Fire Damages House

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Posted on August 14, 2019

Maple Valley, Washington (August 12, 2019) – A fire broke out on the deck of a house on the 24000 block of Southeast 258th Way on Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported form the incident. and a dog was kept safe through the efforts of the firefighters.

A neighbor first spotted the fire and called 911 around 5:31 p.m. A battalion chief and the Puget Sound Fire Engine No. 80 were the first response crews on the scene. The crews knocked down the fire on the deck, with a second crew preventing the fire from reaching inside the house as the back glass door had shattered. The Red Cross is currently assisting the homeowner with housing. The fire is under investigation.

About Fire

The dangers of fire cannot be underestimated – the US Fire Administration has recorded 15 home fire fatalities this year within Washington.  Statistics from the NFPA have recorded that cooking equipment were the leading cause of home structure fires, home fire injuries, as well as being the second leading case of home fire deaths. Additionally, smoking materials are the leading case of home fire deaths, though it isn’t always the case every year. Always handle fire with wariness and see to it that fires are always extinguished after use. Remember also to assess the area where fire is going to be used and see to it that complete fire safety is practiced at all times.

Aside from cooking equipment and smoking materials, electrical causes remain to be one of the top causes for home fires according to the NFPA. Their Electrical Fire Reports to the U.S Fire Department since 2000 estimates around 45,000 to 55,000 cases of home fires being caused by electrical malfunction every year. Annual losses due to electrical fire result in 455 civilian deaths, 1, 500 civilian injuries and 1.5 billion of dollars in direct property damage. From these statistics, the risk from electrical fire is very real and should not be underestimated. As for the accidents themselves, the NFPA lists 63 percent involved wiring and related equipment, 74 percent cited some sort of electrical failure or malfunction, and wire or cable insulation was the first item ignited in 32 percent of electrical distribution or lighting equipment home structure fires. From these cases, one must always review and identify potential fire hazards and fix them to avoid damages, injuries or deaths.

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