Question

select the correct answer.
which is a strategy for preventing household fires?
a. make sure stairways are free of clutter and obstacles.
b. occasionally check smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
c. keep flammable materials away from cooking gas and fireplaces.
d. use tape to repair faulty or frayed wires.

Explanation:

• Option A: Keeping stairways clear is for safety during emergencies (like evacuation) but not a fire prevention strategy.
• Option B: Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers should be regularly (not occasionally) checked, and this is more about preparedness than prevention.
• Option C: Flammable materials near heat sources (cooking gas, fireplaces) can easily catch fire, so keeping them away is a direct fire prevention strategy.
• Option D: Using tape to repair faulty wires is unsafe and can cause fires, not prevent them.

Answer:

C. Keep flammable materials away from cooking gas and fireplaces.