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With the recent fires that destroyed homes throughout Southern California, many are looking for ways to protect their homes. Did you know cooking is the most common cause of house fires? Putting a few safety measures inside and around your home can help you prevent your home from burning down.

Also See: L.A. is Burning: 50 Photos of the Catastrophic Fires Across Southern California

Below are 11 tips you can use to help protect and prevent fires in home provided by adt.com and cedur.com

Also See: Trump Blames Governor Newsom For LA Wildfires In Tantrum

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Tips To Prevent And Protect Your Home From Burning Down

  • Use or Replace Roofing With Fire-Resistant Shingles
  • Active Fire Alarms or Smoke Detectors
  • Fire Extinguishers In Easily Accessible Places
  • Smoke or Fire Curtains
  • Have A Fire Exit Plan
  • Clean Gutters and Invest In Noncombustible Gutter Covers
  • Install Heavy-Duty Windows
  • Use Fireproof Siding and Fencing Around House
  • Use Plants Like, To Act as a Barrier To Help Slow Fires Down
  • Remove Dead or Dying Trees and Shrubbery From Around Home
  • Have a Water Source On Your Property Like A Pool or Rain Barrel

Also See: Reactions from Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Pacific Palisades Fire

We hope these tips help you to protect your home in the case of fires but there are still so many people affected in our nation. If you would like to help victims of the wildfires in Southern California, click here to find donation resources.

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