How to Prevent Your Desktop or Laptop Fire From Burning Down Your House
If you own a laptop or desktop computer, then read closely. Who would think that a laptop could catch fire.
The facts are surprising.
In 2007-2011, there were an estimated 730 reported U.S. home structure fires involving office equipment per year, resulting in:
- 11 civilian deaths per year
- 51 civilian injuries per year
- $28 million in direct property damage per year
48% of the time, a computer was the cause of the fire. So, what causes the fires?There are three main causes of desktop & laptop fires:
- The ignition of wire or cable insulation or appliance housing or casing started one-third (36%) of the office equipment structure fires in homes
- Heat from dust build-up in desktop computers
- Overheated laptop batteries
What can you do to prevent computer and lap top fires?
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