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Most Common Fire Hazards Around Your House

It's not the heat outside or inside your home that poses the greatest fire risk—it's how you use and maintain your home, especially when you…

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May 13, 2026
Most Common Fire Hazards Around Your House

Most Common Fire Hazards Around Your House

It's not the heat outside or inside your home that poses the greatest fire risk—it's how you use and maintain your home, especially when you don't realize you're using it or maintaining it unsafely. When there is a fire, there is water to put the fire out, which causes an immediate need for water damage restoration. Tidal Wave Response should be contacted immediately to assist with water damage removal before mold develops, causing a hazardous situation for your family’s health.

Home fires are one of the leading causes of household injuries and deaths in the United States. Although we know how to prevent home fires, every year, thousands of fires still begin in homes or apartments due to unsupervised cooking, heating equipment, holiday decorations, and dried natural materials. If you're worried about fire hazards in your home, you have good reason to be. A fire can happen quickly and easily, causing extensive damage to your property and putting your family at risk.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of your home and is also one of the places that most likely experience fire hazards. For starters, there are cooking appliances and other items in the kitchen that can cause fires. If you have a gas stove or oven, keep them turned off when not in use. Also, make sure cords are out of reach of children and pets.

Reviews

Alex Membrillo

Milton, GA

John came out within 2 hours of our call for help. Within 4 hours of him coming out his team was hear ripping up our basement and saving it from mold. I owe them 40k because that's what it would have cost if they didn't help as quick as they did. Will tell all 3 of my friends about them.  Rob also great and so was the team, so professional, so quick.

Tim Harwood

Buckhead, GA

I had some water damage above my garage after a plumbing incident and was very upset about it. Thankfully Justin and his team at tidal wave made the experience easy and much less of a headache. His team took out the damaged drywall did a full restoration and cleaned up after themselves. Made my damaged ceiling look brand new.

Elaine Tapp

Roswell, GA

We thought Tidal Wave did great work with our water damage remediation and repair. Everyone who showed up was professional and skillful. We had some challenges with scheduling communications and delays but everyone was generally responsive and helpful. We appreciated that they were a one stop shop that could handle everything for us. We would definitely recommend Tidal Wave to others.

DMP

Atlanta, GA

Tidal Wave is one of a kind! I had a pipe that burst and they responded the same day! The team lead, Chris, was extremely professional and courteous. He assured me that I would be taken care of and I was totally impressed with their swift response time. The owner, Johnny, called and told me he was sorry I had experienced water damage in my home and also assured me that everything would be fine. The project manager, Justin, was also extremely kind and provided me with beautiful replacement floor samples. Once my floors are finished, I’m going to submit…

Lisa S.

Cumming, GA

Talk about a company that lives up to it`s name! Called them in the morning within an hour Rob a very professional representative showed up at the house and helped me file a claim. Twenty minutes later a crew showed up and began demo. A few hours later Tidal Wave Response had figured out the leak was gone. Everything happened so fast and efficiently. They helped us understand what our insurance covered and guaranteed the demo would be covered by insurance or them. We are so happy to be working with this company and highly recommend them.

Logan F.

Decatur, GA

What a great company! I called to ask questions and within minutes I was scheduling someone to come to my home and save me from my water damage. Very responsive and the demo crew was amazing and professional!! The repairs to my Kitchen are about to start and I cant wait to see the end result! Thank you Tidal Wave!!

Webb W.

Atlanta, GA

Very, very professional from start to finish. Crew came into my home removed all of the damage items that was damaged by a water leak from the upper level of the home. Worked very fast and cleaned up behind themselves as if they were never there. It was like watch a action movie. Setup the dryers and other equipment very fast also and organized our furniture so that we could get to things as needed. Tidal Wave made a very bad situation feel okay, I`m thankful that we chose you guys. Again thanks for being so professional and responsive

Jennifer G.

Marietta, GA

I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Tidal Wave! Their response time was impressive and Michael did an excellent job walking me through the process. The entire crew was hard working, fast and courteous. I would 100% recommend Tidal Wave.

Binh D.

Dunwoody, GA

We had a water damage in our home and we Googled water damage restoration. We had 2 companies come out for an inspection and... Honestly we were very pleased with the punctuality & knowledge of Rob at Tidal Wave Response. He was very soft and well spoken and listened to our concerns about our home. Rob showed a very compassionate side of how a service professional treats his customer. Our choice was Tidal Wave Response based on their outstanding reviews and knowledge of insurance claims. Tidal Wave also met with the claims adjuster for our property damage inspection. This was…

Billy H.

Sandy Springs, GA

We highly recommend Tidal Wave Response! Johnny came out late last night to assess a failed water heater that flooded our finished basement. He coordinated with Mr. Rooter Plumbing to have a plumber dispatched at 11:45PM who confirmed the water was shut off and put some emergency repairs in place to ensure no further damage would occur. This morning at 7:10 AM (20 minutes earlier than expected) the Tidal Wave Response team was on site at our house. They assessed the damage, and assisted us in contacting our home owners insurance company to create our insurance claim. They preformed the…

Ty M.

Chamblee, GA

My upstairs bathroom overflowed. The water ran into two of my bedrooms and the hallway. My wife called Tidal Wave and they were at our home in less than an hour. Johnny`s team came out and were very quick and professional. They sucked up the water set equipment and the supervisor explained the process. They even offered to do our repairs and said they would handle it all. My wife and I are very pleased so far. I will make it my business to recommend this company to family and friends. This company is honest, and gets the job done.

Mary L.

Brookhaven, GA

So far GREAT!!! They came right out, took out wet walls, cleaned up perfectly (no dust) set up fans. I’m going to use them to put the walls back up and paint too! They are going to meet with my field insurance agent, too, to make sure everything is covered. Fingers crossed they continue to be great!

Heating

When heating your home, ensure adequate ventilation by opening windows and doors during winter. This will prevent smoke from building up inside your home and causing a fire hazard. If you have wood-burning fireplaces or stoves in your home, ensure they are kept clean and in good working order.

Holiday Decorations

If you have holiday decorations in place during winter, take extra precautions, so they don't cause fires. When placing lights outdoors around your house, be sure to use weatherproof lighting strings with bulbs rather than extension cords that can become frayed from heat and cold temperatures.

E-Bikes/Electric Scooters

These are great for getting around town, but they can also be dangerous if they are not used properly. The battery packs on these devices can overheat and start smoking if they aren't charged properly or stored properly after use. If one of these batteries catches fire, it can cause a lot of damage to your home and property.

Dryer

Most dryer fires occur when clothing gets stuck in the lint filter or around the drum. To avoid this issue, inspect your dryer after every load of laundry to ensure there is no lint buildup anywhere in the machine. Also, clean out any lint that collects in the crevices of your dryer regularly. If you notice moldy smells coming from your dryer, immediately unplug it and call for service. You should never use flammable liquid cleaners near the dryer because they can also cause fires.

Reasons to Choose Tidal Wave

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Accept All Insurance Claims

We Accept All Insurance Claims

Licensed & Certified Technicians

Licensed & Certified Technicians

30 Minutes Response Time

30 Minutes Response Time

Locally & Family Owned

Locally & Family Owned

24/7 Emergency Service

24/7 Emergency Service

Never an Overtime Charge

Never an Overtime Charge

Space Heaters

Space heaters are a common cause of fires in homes across America each year. While space heaters can help keep you warm during winter, they should never be used near flammable materials like paper or curtains because they can easily ignite them if left unattended for too long. If you use a space heater, make sure that it automatically has a tip-over switch to shut off if it falls over onto something flammable.

Tidal Wave Response

Please remember that fire safety begins with you and how you use things in your home. Use flame sources safely and responsibly, and regularly check all electrical devices for wear and tear. We hope you've learned something from this guide and can make some changes around your home to be safer. However, suppose you suffer from a catastrophic fire and water event. In that case, water damage removal should occur quickly and properly to prevent mold development, which can start to grow in as little as 24 hours.

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