Faulty electrical wiring, unextinguished open flames from cooking and smoking, and neglected appliances and devices are the most common causes of residential fires according to the BFP Operational Procedures Manual. Chemicals, explosives, flammable liquids, and acts of nature like lightning or spontaneous combustion can also start fires.

1. CAUSES OF FIRE
BFP Operational Procedures Manual

3. Faulty electrical wiring or connection
LPG-related
Neglected cooking or stove
Cigarette butt
Unattended open flame:
torch or sulo
Unattended open flame:
candle or gasera

4. Matchstick or lighter
Direct flame contact or static
electricity
Neglected electrical
appliances or devices
Electrical machineries
Chemicals

5. Incendiary device or
Ignited flammable liquid
Spontaneous combustion
Pyrotechnics
Bomb explosion
Lightning

6. Others:
forest fire,
vehicular fire,
etc.