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How to cause a electrical fire? Your thoughts? I am going to a meeting in a few weeks and I need the answer before then.

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Elease	"Electrical fire can be caused by broken electrical devices also..." You shouldn`t be asking yourself this question. if you ever cause a fire, no matter its nature, you will likely have lot of problems. First of all, your insurance will not pay you a dime. Secondly, you are likely to go to jail or pay for the rest of your life. if there`s gas in the area, it only takes a little spark out of the electrical wiring to set an explosion that can destroy an entire building. Electrical fire can be caused by broken electrical devices also. John Russel This answer closely relates to: 747 electrical fire Does home owners insurance cover fire caused by faulty electrical work? Can i claim compensation for a fire caused by an electrical fault at a store next door to mine? If electrical fire does insurance pay out? Votes: 0.0

	Powered by Q. What does an electrical fire smell like? what does an electrical fire smel like?? there's been 2 electrical fires started in the basement by the idiot that lives underneath us in the past month from a humdifier. then tonight i hear his smoke detector going off again and i could smell a funky smell. since i don't think the inconsiderate b*stard would bother telling anybody else in the house that there was a fire down there...can someone please tell me what an electrical fire smells like? That is very hard to describe, almost immposible. Does not smell like anything else I know of. You have to experience it. Take a radio or any electronic device and apply over volage or reverse the batteries, take a small wire and short out a car battery with it. Or even block the opening of a hair dryer while it is on high. This would be the smell your looking for. Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. How do you put out an electrical fire? my hair dryer caught on fire in my hand yesterday. literally, flames were coming out of either side of it. i unplugged it and threw it in the tub, watered it until the fire went out. my fiance said that was not a good idea, but had no idea how to put out an electrical fire. so what do you do? "There are better things to extinguish electrical fires..." By unplugging the dryer, you did the best thing you could do! Hopefully you turned the water on before putting it down. By putting it under water, you immediately cooled and extinguished the fire. The water was contained in the tub or just went down the drain. The damage was limited to the dryer! The key word "UNPLUGGED first! You could have taken it outside. But you did very well! There are better things to extinguish electrical fires, however they are for use on energized electrical appliances. I only wish others would think as fast and as well as you did!! Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. If there is an unknown electrical fire smoldering in the wall, would outlets still work? if there is an unknown electrical fire smoldering in the wall, would outlets still work? and how long can a fire potentially smolder undetected? "A smoldering electrical fire could probably remain undetected for days..." The outlets would continue to work until there is short circuit that would pop a circuit breaker (or a fuse) A smoldering electrical fire could probably remain undetected for days. It's also possible that it could smolder and go out and never be detected at all (until the wall is opened for renovations or repairs). Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. How can an electrical fire be prevented? someone i know recently lost their entire house to an electrical fire. the fire department told them that it was caused by their power strip that you plug extra things into. my question is, have you ever experienced an electrical fire? if so do you know of any ways to prevent an electrical fire from starting. i also have another friend who lost their house to an electrical fire a few months ago. how often should you change your power strips. i just want to prevent us from experiencing a fire, that would be aweful. "Electrical wiring most electrical fires result from problems with "fixed wiring"..." Even though I have had to deal with electrical fires that were work related, I am glad to say that I do not recall ever experiencing an electrical fire in my house, and I am 53 years old. The Facts December is the most dangerous month for electrical fires. Fire deaths are highest in winter months which call for more indoor activities and increase in lighting, heating, and appliance use. Most electrical wiring fires start in the bedroom. The Cause: Electrical Wiring Most electrical fires result from problems with "fixed wiring"; such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring. Problems with cords and plugs, such as extension and appliance cords, also cause many home electrical fires. In urban areas, faulty wiring accounts for 33% of residential electrical fires. Many avoidable electrical fires can be traced to misuse of electric cords, such as overloading circuits, poor maintenance and running the cords under rugs or in high traffic areas. Home Appliances The home appliances most often involved in electrical fires are electric stoves and ovens, dryers, central heating units, televisions, radios and record players. Safety Precautions Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring. Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately. Use electrical extension cords wisely and don't overload them. Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in the bathroom and kitchen. When buying electrical appliances look for products evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Don't allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers. Keep clothes, curtains and other potentially combustible items at least three feet from all heaters. If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord. Never overload extension cords or wall sockets. Immediately shut off, then professionally replace, light switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker. Use safety closures to "child-proof" electrical outlets. Check your electrical tools regularly for signs of wear. If the cords are frayed or cracked, replace them. Replace any tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks. Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family. Please be careful, and may God bless. Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. Could this be an electrical fire going on behind the walls of my townhome? my husband could smell smoke this morning, but i couldn't. then i realized the bathroom outlet didn't work. is this a sign of an electrical fire? the outlet is gfci. Sounds like the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interupter) did its job and its probably the device (defective hair dryer maybe?) that caused it to trip. Reset the GFCI and see what happens. Plug a lamp into it. Does the outlet work? If no, call an electrician. Do you still smell smoke? If yes, call an electrician. If the outlet works and you don't smell smoke, it's probably the hair dryer or other offending device. Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. How can you tell if a fire is electrical? is its appearance different that a regular fire? i just had a semi large fire on my deck, and i wasn't sure if i should use water at first, since the fire was on an electrical output, but not from electricity originally. i finally did, and it wasn't. but in the future, i was wondering if an electrical fire looks or acts differently than a regular fire (as in lighting a match on paper). "Electrical fires are exactly the same as any other fire..." No, electrical fires are exactly the same as any other fire. The concern is that you are splashing water around electricity. Looking back, puting out that fire with water was probably not the best idea as it was ON an electrical box. The rule is not to use water on any fires near oil of electricity. Instead, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, it will have an ABC label on it. Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. Will a firefighter please explain what an electrical fire smells like? i'm wondering what an electrical fire smells like when its smoldering inside a wall or ceiling and the fire hasn't been discovered yet. is there a distinct smell that would warn occupants in the dwelling of the hidden danger? "To check when we are on a fire..." Smells like burnt plastic to me...Have you run your hand on the walls...I do this to check when we are on a fire , you can feel warmth. You can also call the firedept, we get calls like this often, they know what to look for and can ease your mind for you. Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. What if water gets into a gfci outlet - do i have to worry about electrical fire? my kids were spraying the hose and sprayed water into the outside gfci outlet. could it cause an electrical fire? no that is the whole purpose of a gfi the only thing it will or might do is kick the breaker in the box. I have a pool and there is a gfci out there and when it rains water gets in the box even though it is suppose to be weather tight. The only thing that happens is it kick the breaker and every now and then you just have to go rest it. Its made for those kinds of things! Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. Is the landlord responsible if you have a electrical fire and you have no rental insurance in new jersey? the smoke detector's wiring caught fire. the firefighters said the whole electrical needs to be done. in this sense i'm wondering if the landlord's insurance will cover the costs for temporary living. unfortunately, i can't return for at least 10 weeks. thank you. Your rental agreement should tell you about it. There is renters' insurance for about $25/mo that you can take to cover your computers, furniture, clothes, etc etc. This is a really scarey situation. Can you sleep? You should move. If the apartment is not habitable and you are needing temporary housing, then the insurance may cover that. Your landlord needs to discuss this with you and assure you of your rights. It may be not fault of his, but the dwelling does need to to safe. Good luck! Votes: 0

	Powered by Q. Was the electrical fire posted in the paper that happened on jan. 25th on vrooman ave in amsterdam, new york? on janurary 25 2010 a tree had fallen on to a transformer cause a electrical fire on vrooman ave. in amsterdam, new york Not a travel question. And, Amsterdam is not at all close to New York City. Why not go to the website of the local paper for Amsterdam and see whether there's anything there? If it's not in the on-line version of the paper, you may be able to request a back copy of the paper from their customer service department. Votes: 0

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"Electrical fire can be caused by broken electrical devices also..."

"There are better things to extinguish electrical fires..."

Q. If there is an unknown electrical fire smoldering in the wall, would outlets still work? if there is an unknown electrical fire smoldering in the wall, would outlets still work? and how long can a fire potentially smolder undetected?

"A smoldering electrical fire could probably remain undetected for days..."

"Electrical wiring most electrical fires result from problems with "fixed wiring"..."

Q. Could this be an electrical fire going on behind the walls of my townhome? my husband could smell smoke this morning, but i couldn't. then i realized the bathroom outlet didn't work. is this a sign of an electrical fire? the outlet is gfci.

"Electrical fires are exactly the same as any other fire..."

Q. Will a firefighter please explain what an electrical fire smells like? i'm wondering what an electrical fire smells like when its smoldering inside a wall or ceiling and the fire hasn't been discovered yet. is there a distinct smell that would warn occupants in the dwelling of the hidden danger?

"To check when we are on a fire..."

Q. What if water gets into a gfci outlet - do i have to worry about electrical fire? my kids were spraying the hose and sprayed water into the outside gfci outlet. could it cause an electrical fire?

Q. Was the electrical fire posted in the paper that happened on jan. 25th on vrooman ave in amsterdam, new york? on janurary 25 2010 a tree had fallen on to a transformer cause a electrical fire on vrooman ave. in amsterdam, new york

Q. If there is an unknown electrical fire smoldering in the wall, would outlets still work?
if there is an unknown electrical fire smoldering in the wall, would outlets still work? and how long can a fire potentially smolder undetected?

Q. Could this be an electrical fire going on behind the walls of my townhome?
my husband could smell smoke this morning, but i couldn't. then i realized the bathroom outlet didn't work. is this a sign of an electrical fire? the outlet is gfci.

Q. Will a firefighter please explain what an electrical fire smells like?
i'm wondering what an electrical fire smells like when its smoldering inside a wall or ceiling and the fire hasn't been discovered yet. is there a distinct smell that would warn occupants in the dwelling of the hidden danger?

Q. What if water gets into a gfci outlet - do i have to worry about electrical fire?
my kids were spraying the hose and sprayed water into the outside gfci outlet. could it cause an electrical fire?

Q. Was the electrical fire posted in the paper that happened on jan. 25th on vrooman ave in amsterdam, new york?
on janurary 25 2010 a tree had fallen on to a transformer cause a electrical fire on vrooman ave. in amsterdam, new york