Do You Know How to Put Out an Electrical Fire?

Electrical fires can strike quickly and without warning! Understanding how to put out an electrical fire is crucial for keeping your home and family safe. Knowing the right steps and having the correct equipment can be the difference between a minor incident & a disaster.
The first step in preventing electrical fires is awareness. Electrical fires often begin with faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or malfunctioning appliances. Think that tangled up power board behind the bed with multiple cables intertwined is a bad idea? Then it probably is!
If an electrical fire occurs, you need to act fast but stay calm.
What Equipment Should You Keep?
An ABC-rated fire extinguisher is essential for every home. These are the extinguishers capable of putting out electrical fires (Class C), as well as fires involving ordinary materials and flammable liquids. Always keep one easily accessible and regularly checked.
How to Put Out an Electrical Fire:
1. Turn off the Power:
If it’s safe to do so, turn off the main switch at your switchboard to your home.
2. Use the Right Extinguisher:
NEVER use water, as it can make the fire worse. Use an ABC fire extinguisher instead.
3. Aim at the Base of the Fire:
Direct the spray at the base of the flames and sweep side-to-side.
4. Evacuate:
If the fire doesn’t go out or grows, evacuate immediately and call the fire department on 000.
Being prepared and knowledgeable can save lives. If this has made you rethink your setup at home or the safety of some of your appliances don’t hesitate to give us a call!







