Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. They often fall under the “Out of sight – Out of mind” category or the “What are the chances of me having a fire in my house?”.Our department responded to a call early this morning in regards to the posted pictures. This incident was caused by a candle left unattended overnight on the stove top. Fortunately, a working smoke detector awakened the sleeping residents and enabled them to contain the fire from spreading any further by using a fire extinguisher.This incident could have had a much more serious ending. Thankfully, the homeowners had fire safety precautions in place and were prepared to act.Prepare and protect yourself, your family, and your home for the unexpected.
