How to handle an electrical fire

12/8/2017 (Permalink)

Handling an electrical fire can be very scary. Let SERVPRO help you get your damage remediated.

When dealing with electrical fires you must know what to look for. This can protect you from an electrical fire disaster.

these warning signs include:

• Circuit breakers that repeatedly trip

• Shocks or tingling feelings as you touch an electrical appliance

• Flickering lights

• Discolored electrical wall outlets

• A burning smell or smoke coming from wiring, a plug or an appliance

Take action with an appliance by unplugging it immediately and cutting the power at the electrical panel. Pay attention to the voltage of the appliance you are plugging in.

Never Use Water By Itself

But speaking of water, it's imperative that you never, ever try to extinguish an electrical fire with water alone. Water conducts electricity and you could be badly shocked. 

If you have electrical fire damage we can help you at SERVPRO. We come out and assess the damage and then work to make it like it never happened.