THIS IS NATIONAL BURN AWARENESS WEEK, WITH A FOCUS THIS YEAR ON ELECTRICAL BURNS.
THE THEME IS ELECTRICAL SAFETY, FROM AMPS TO ZAPS SAYS ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL SPOKESPERSON J-C FULTZ.
FULTZ SAYS IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO ASSESS YOUR HOME FOR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS SUCH AS SPACE HEATERS, STOVETOPS AND GRILLS.
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, THE TOP CAUSES FOR BURNS INCLUDE CONTACT WITH A FLAME, SCALDING, CONTACT WITH A HOT OBJECT, ELECTRICAL AND CHEMICALS.