Keep me logged in until I sign out. The majority of house fires are caused by improper maintenance or use of heat sources or electrical appliances, or careless use of smoking materials.
Fatal fires occur most often when there is no functioning smoke alarm to wake everyone.
So take a few precautions to avoid becoming another fire death statistic. Keep combustible materials away from your furnace, wood stove, or other heating device. Use the proper fuel for the appliance. For example, don't rekindle your wood stove or kerosene heater with gasoline. Check electrical cords and replace them if they're frayed.