<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHair straighteners, though a staple in many beauty routines, can become dangerous fire hazards if used without proper precautions. Capable of causing a fire in just minutes, these devices demand respectful handling and attentive use. By unplugging when not in use, keeping hot straighteners off flammable surfaces, using heat-resistant mats, and opting for models with automatic shut-off, you can dramatically reduce the risk of a fire starting. If a fire does occur, remember that your safety is paramount – evacuate swiftly and let emergency professionals handle the rest. Spread awareness about hair straightener fire safety to help prevent these avoidable tragedies in homes worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hair straighteners have become an indispensable styling tool for many people, offering a quick and easy way to achieve sleek, smooth hair. However, few realize the serious fire hazard these devices can pose if not used with proper caution. So, let’s explore the alarming speed at which a hair straightener can start a fire and provide essential tips to keep you and your home safe. Summary Hair straighteners are capable of reaching scorching temperatures up to 235\u00b0C (455\u00b0F), which is more than enough to ignite common household materials like cotton, paper, and even flooring within mere minutes if left unattended. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[21],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3.png","authors":[{"term_id":21,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"trnadmin","display_name":"Keith Rowland","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faviwhite.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faviwhite.jpg"},"user_url":"https:\/\/techrene.com","last_name":"Rowland","first_name":"Keith","description":"Keith Rowland is a seasoned electrician who enjoys fixing faults in home appliances and electronics. Being someone who loves writing, he shares on this blog, DIY tips on how to fix various devices within a few minutes. When he's not fixing stuff or writing a new blog post, he's playing with his two cute girls and their mom."}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1776"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1780,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776\/revisions\/1780"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1776"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=1776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}