Tips To Avoid Becoming An Arson Victim
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: May 5, 2011
ODESSA -- Wildfires, grass fires and house fires that have destroyed homes and land and turned lives upside down in West Texas in recent months. Worse still, some of those fires have been set intentionally.
This week is National Arson Awareness Week, and the Odessa Fire Department is speaking out about the dangers of Arson. More than 350 firefighters die fighting fires that are set on purpose nationwide every year, and those fire cause more than a billion dollars in damage every year. There are some ways to protect yourself from arson.
-Keep leaves, brush and firewood away from buildings.
-Lock doors and windows and board up abandoned buildings.
-Store liquids that could catch fire like gasoline or paint in a secure, locked place.
-Report suspicious activity to local police and fire units.
-Be prepared for a fire.
This week is National Arson Awareness Week, and the Odessa Fire Department is speaking out about the dangers of Arson. More than 350 firefighters die fighting fires that are set on purpose nationwide every year, and those fire cause more than a billion dollars in damage every year. There are some ways to protect yourself from arson.
-Keep leaves, brush and firewood away from buildings.
-Lock doors and windows and board up abandoned buildings.
-Store liquids that could catch fire like gasoline or paint in a secure, locked place.
-Report suspicious activity to local police and fire units.
-Be prepared for a fire.
