According to statistics, electrical accidents present the most common cause of indoor fires.
Why can an outlet ignite? Common reasons include the following:
• short circuit;
• overload (especially if the wiring is old);
• faulty plugs and wires.
Also, a fire can start as a result of spilling water or putting metal objects into the outlet.
Take part in the poll to check whether you know how to handle this emergency.
If an electrical outlet catches fire, what should you do first?
- Call the neighbors for help
- Turn off the power in the apartment
- Fill the socket with liquid
- Other (write in the comments)