Most often, the cause of a fire in the electrical wiring is a violation of the rules for operating electrical appliances and the mains. Having felt the smell of melting plastic, many inhabitants do not know how to behave in such a situation. Rule number one: in no case should you fill the fire with water.
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Causes of Fire Hazards
A fire in the electrical wiring can be caused by various reasons, including:
- the use of low-quality fuses to protect the network;
- failure of insulation of wiring elements;
- the impact of rodents;
- unprofessional installation of the power grid.
If the organization of electrical wiring is carried out in accordance with the EMP, then the network has been uptime for several decades. Operation of malfunctioning appliances, network congestion, or mechanical stress can cause damage to the wiring and fires.