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Every year in California firefighters respond to residential structure fires that take lives and inflict millions of dollars in damage. Cal Fire points out simple steps they can take to help protect their family from fires.
“Too many lives are lost in home fires in California,” said Cal Fire Director Chief Ken Pimlott.. “Everyone should take steps to help prevent home fires and ensure their family is protected.”
On average, seven people die in residential structure fires every day nationwide. Last year Cal Fireand fire departments across the state responded to over 3,500 residential structure fires, which have resulted in 191 injuries, 32 deaths and $184 million in property loss.
Cal Fire reminds all Californians of the importance of having working smoke alarms, the advantages of practicing family fire escape drills twice a year, and the benefits of installing home fire sprinklers.
Below are some important fire prevention tips:
SMOKE ALARMS:
EXIT DRILLS:
HOME FIRE SPRINKLERS:
