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How to prevent household appliance fires
Immediately fix appliances or lamps that sputter or spark in any way or give you a shock when operated.
Keep appliances away from wet areas, especially in the kitchen, bathroom, basement, and garage.
If an appliance has a three-prong plug, never force it into a two-prong outlet or extension cord.

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1). Turn off the power to any outlets that are close to the stove or heater. Never hang new appliances from cords without having automatic ignition before heating and cooling appliance maintenance..
2). Unplug and power off one, or several, outlets when not in use. Grease and wash all surfaces thoroughly with soap..
3). Also, be wary of torn/significantly beat up extension cords. Check your wiring on a regular basis..
4). Likewise, never secure appliances or fixtures that remain unfilled while not plugged in. Check appliances for heat related fires to ensure they are not a threat or need to be inspected and put out..
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3).