List some of the common causes of accidental or natural fires.
What will be an ideal response?
Some of the common accidental or natural causes of fire fall into the following categories:
1. The electric system: Fuses in which pennies have been inserted; broken or rotted insulation; overloaded circuits; defective switches; and improperly installed wiring
2. Electrical appliances and equipment: Defective electrical units with short circuits; overheated irons; and light bulbs covered by paper shades
3. Gas: Leaks in gas pipes; defective stoves and heating units
4. Heating units: Overheated stoves or steam pipes; clothing being dried too close to fireplaces or open flames; faulty chimneys; explosions from kerosene stoves; and overturned space heaters
5. Sunlight: The concentration of sun rays on bubbles in glasses, windowpanes, or convex shaving mirrors placed near combustible materials such as paper or rags
6. Matches: Children playing with matches, especially in enclosed areas such as closets or utility rooms
7. Smoking: The careless disposal of cigars, cigarettes, pipe ashes, and other lighted devices into trash cans in the home; individuals who fall asleep while smoking in bed or in a chair
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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a. injunction b. protective order c. peace bond d. writ of habeas corpus