Off-Campus Housing Fire Prevention and Life Safety

Contributing Factors

• In 50% of fire fatalities, alcohol was a factor.


• Unattended cooking is the leading cause of injuries, closely followed by careless smoking and arson.


• Fireworks are dangerous and prohibited by state law.


• Barbecue coals and fireplace ashes can stay hot up to three days. Use only metal containers for disposal and never place the container next to a building.


• Never leave candles lit while unattended.


• Candles should be of low-flame variety, placed well away from combustibles, and be in a properly fitted non-combustible holder.