Usually when I read about house fires in the newspaper, "the cause is under investigation."

The cause of three recent home fires had been determined by the time they made the newspaper:

1. Many home fires are caused by unattended candles, which was the cause of a recent mobile home fire in Escondido. The fire displaced four people and caused $25,000 damage to the home and contents.
2. A home fire in La Mesa was started by a fallen table lamp that overheated. I wish I knew what kind of table lamp this was, but I do know that lamps with halogen light bulbs are a common cause of fires because the halogen bulbs burn so much hotter than compact fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs. This fire cause $100,000 in damage.
3. A more interesting cause of a home fire occurred in a townhome in Oceanside. Apparently a man dropped burning popcorn on the floor which then ignited items stored on the floor. Fire officials, though, said that storage was stacked chest high in some places. Property damage was estimated at $150,000.

Fire safety is something that should never be taken for granted. Here are some fire safety tips for your Mission Valley condominium:

1. Install smoke alarms, test them monthly, and change the batteries every six months when you change your clocks for the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time.
2. Install carbon monoxide alarms -- A byproduct of fire is carbon monoxide, a deadly gas that has no color or smell. In this case, though, we're more worried about our gas-fired appliances, like a water heater, furnace, and dryer.
3. Make sure that there is a working fire extinguisher in your Mission Valley condominium. Have it inspected annually.
4. Have an emergency exit plan that all occupants are familiar with, including where to meet outside in the event of an emergency.
5. Know how to disconnect your gas, electric, and water. See your home inspection report which should note the locations, but if you need help locating them, feel free to call me.

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If you're looking for a great condominium in Mission Valley,
the heart and soul of San Diego, please give me a call.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

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Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
Mission Valley Condos Information

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