Tips on How to Spot an Arsonist in Downtown Chicago?

8/13/2024 (Permalink)

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Downtown Chicago/Team Zubricki is highly trained and certified to restore fire damage in homes and commercial businesses. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2016 and 2020, intentional fire setting averaged 29,400 house fires per year.

Arson can be catastrophic. Spotting an arsonist before an act occurs can be challenging, but some signs may suggest suspicious activity. Being aware of these can help in preventing potential disasters.

Arsonists often show a peculiar interest in fires, frequently discussing them or showing an unusual curiosity about fire safety procedures or firefighting efforts. They might also have a history of fire-related incidents or unexplained fires in their presence.

Watch for individuals who carry incendiary devices like matches or lighters without an apparent reason or who accumulate accelerants such as gasoline or kerosene. Suspicious behavior also includes frequent, unexplained visits to potential target sites, particularly at unusual times.

If you observe someone exhibiting these behaviors or if something feels off, report your observations to the local authorities. It's better to err on the side of caution to avert a deliberate and destructive fire potentially.

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