A house fire is one of the most dangerous things that can happen in your home. Fire has the potential to destroy everything in its path without mercy. The best way to avoid the peril a fire can cause is to prevent it in the first place, and have a plan of action set up just in case a fire does get started. Being prepared in advance can save lives. One of the best preventative measures you can take is to have all the electrical wiring in your home inspected.
Faulty wiring is one of the most common causes of home fires.
Make sure all your wiring is up to code. If you see exposed wires around your home, have the wiring replaced. You may need to crawl into your attic , or where ever your wiring is run, to periodically check the condition of the wires. The plastic conduit used to insulate and protect wiring can degrade and erode over time leaving bare wires exposed. Those bare wires can get very hot when an electric current is running through them, heating up any material they may be touching and possibly starting a fire.