House fires are more common than you may think. Fortunately, you can easily prevent them by taking the right precautions. Here are three of the most common causes of house fires and what you can do to prevent them.

Cooking Fires

Cooking is such a common activity that it’s easy to underestimate its potential to cause a catastrophe. To prevent cooking-related fires, be sure to never leave your stove unattended while cooking with grease or other hot oils. These oils are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust once they reach a certain temperature. Also, you should regularly clean your toaster …