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How do hurricanes cause tsunamis and fires?
Hurricanes do not cause tsunamis. They can cause fires by breaking gas lines and causing sparks in electrical wiring.
Can a fire blanket be used on electrical fires?
Yes and No! Electrical fires are not really fires, the electrical sparks cause the ignition of the combustibles around it. Thos fires can have a blanket used in their extinguishment. The power source needs to be removed to stop the sparking.
What does an electrical overload do to your expensive electronics if they're not protected?
An electrical overload can cause electrical fires and damage your expensive electronics if not protected.
A short circuit in what is the most common cause of automobile fires?
The electrical wiring in a car can cause fires. However, the most serious fires in modern automobiles are caused by leaking fuel lines.
Why is accumulation of moisture in electrical appliances dangerous?
The water can cause circuits to short or ground out, with hazards of electrical shocks or fires.
Why is the accumulation of moisture dangerous in electrical appliances?
The water can cause circuits to short or ground out, with hazards of electrical shocks or fires.
How often should you test your electrical equipment?
Electrical equipment should be tested every 6 months like your smoke detectors and your furnace . Electrical fires are the 3rd leading cause of fires in Canada, so test ,test test.
Do electrical plugs cause sparks that start fires?
they can because bad contacts can cause arcing which can ignite combustible material near by.
How many churches are burnt every year in US?
On average, there are around 40-50 church fires reported in the US each year. These fires can be caused by a variety of factors such as electrical issues, arson, or accidents.
Can leaving electrical appliances plugged in cause fires?
No, A plugged in appliance will not cause a fire. There has to be an outside fuel source that could catch the flame.
What are four common sources of fire?
The two most common sources of home fires are small heaters and fires that start in the kitchen during cooking. Another common cause is faulty electrical wiring. The fires that cause the most deaths start from carlessness with cigarettes.
Most common cause of death in a child?
Internal health problems such as heart failure aside- I would say Automobiile Accidents - by extension other Vehicular accidents. somewhat oddly Fires are fairly low down the scale, despite or maybe because of anti-fire safety propaganda. of course accidents can start fires- vehicular blazes- that combines two causes!
