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11/04/2025
Don’t Let an Electrical Fire Shock Your Business
Source: Federated Insurance, October 21, 2025
Every year, thousands of workplaces face the devastating impact of electrical fires. Did you know that there are an estimated 33,470 commercial electrical fires each year in the United States, killing nearly 45 people and costing around $1.36 billion in direct property damage?1
October was Fire Prevention Month, but it is never too late to take action. Properly using electrical power strips and surge protectors can help reduce the chances of a fire.
Here are five simple tips that you can implement at your business today:
- Limiting the number of devices plugged into extension cords and power strips
- Removing items with lithium-ion batteries once they are charged and not charging them overnight
- Disposing of old or damaged power strips and replacing them with new ones
- Avoiding “daisy chaining” (i.e., plugging power strips into other power strips)
- Making sure that electrical cords are routed safely away from doorways and not run under rugs or carpets
If your business gets shocked by an electrical fire, your employees, family, and community could feel the burn from your doors being closed. Small steps taken today could make a real difference tomorrow.
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