Sources Of Ignition That May Cause A Fire To Occur:
Possible sources of ignition that may cause a fire to occur include:
- Electricity, such As arcing or overheating due to faulty wiring,
- Poor connections or excess current;
- Chemical reactions such as spontaneous combustion or exothermic reaction;
- Hot work Such as welding or cutting;
- Naked flame or smoldering material perhaps from Discarded smoking materials;
- Friction caused by, for instance, inadequate lubrication Of machinery; and
- Hot surfaces such as those on cooking or heating appliances.