{"id":503727,"date":"2021-12-10T16:49:14","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T20:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=503727"},"modified":"2021-12-10T16:49:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T20:49:16","slug":"electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Fire Smell (What Does It Smell Like?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you smell that? An odd odor around the house can make you nervous, especially if the smell just won\u2019t go away. If you suspect an electrical fire in your home, what would it smell like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/can-fire-conduct-electricity.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/can-fire-conduct-electricity.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/can-fire-conduct-electricity-277x300.jpeg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electrical fires tend to smell like burning plastic, so they have a telltale acrid odor. Others say the scent is reminiscent of fish. That said, electrical fires don\u2019t always produce an odor. In that case, you\u2019d have to listen for a buzzing sound or check for a brown outlet cover.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll talk further about the smell of an electrical fire. We\u2019ll also delve into the causes of these fires, what you should do if your home has an electrical fire, and how to prevent them. We have lots of useful info ahead, so keep reading!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615f39da6ddc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615f39da6ddc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/#Why_Does_an_Electrical_Fire_Smell\" title=\"Why Does an Electrical Fire Smell?\">Why Does an Electrical Fire Smell?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/#What_Causes_Electrical_Fires\" title=\"What Causes Electrical Fires?\">What Causes Electrical Fires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/#Signs_of_an_Electrical_Fire_Besides_a_Bad_Smell\" title=\"Signs of an Electrical Fire (Besides a Bad Smell)\">Signs of an Electrical Fire (Besides a Bad Smell)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/#What_To_Do_If_You_Experience_an_Electrical_Fire\" title=\"What To Do If You Experience an Electrical Fire?\">What To Do If You Experience an Electrical Fire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/#Are_Electrical_Fires_Deadly\" title=\"Are Electrical Fires Deadly?\">Are Electrical Fires Deadly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/electrical-fire-smell-what-does-it-smell-like\/#How_to_Prevent_Electrical_Fires\" title=\"How to Prevent Electrical Fires\">How to Prevent Electrical Fires<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_an_Electrical_Fire_Smell\"><\/span><strong>Why Does an Electrical Fire Smell?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An electrical fire occurs when circuit breakers, cables, or electric wires malfunction or fail. Since they often start behind a wall, you can\u2019t rely on seeing the fire alone as a telltale sign of an electrical fire. Rather, in some cases, an unappealing odor will be a giveaway that something\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical fires will smell like one of two things. The first is an acrid odor that\u2019s like burning plastic. This makes sense because, behind your wall, plastic components like wire coatings could be on fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others say an electrical fire has a fishy scent. If your home smells more like fish than it does burning plastic, then this is a sign that the electrical fire has likely just started. The fish odor occurs when electrical parts overheat but perhaps have not yet begun burning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it\u2019s easy to attribute a fishy odor to something you cooked for dinner last night rather than an issue with your home\u2019s wiring. A plastic burning scent is a little bit harder to write off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do want to note one thing. Electrical fires do not always give off an odor that\u2019s fishy or otherwise. In that case, the fire can burn for quite a while unmitigated. Fortunately, you can detect an electrical fire in plenty of other ways, and we\u2019ll talk about those a little later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Electrical_Fires\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Electrical Fires?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical fires are in their own class, and it\u2019s not a Class A through F (they\u2019re technically called Electrical Fires). Unlike fires started from flammable metals or gases, an electrical fire can ignite through causes not your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some situations in which an electrical fire might break out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old Wiring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wiring throughout your home doesn\u2019t stay in good shape forever. If more than two decades have passed without any updates to the wiring, it\u2019s a good idea to get an electrician out to your home to inspect the condition of your wiring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The older that wiring is, the less capable it is of withstanding the electrical load that today\u2019s homes require. A circuit can overload, reaching the breakers. If your breaker box is as ancient as your wiring is, the breaker box can overheat and eventually ignite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improper Space Heater Usage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a space heater or several in your home? Many are on wheels or are otherwise portable for warmth in your house no matter where you need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, anytime you use a space heater, you\u2019re supposed to take certain precautions. For instance, the space heater should not be running too close to carpeting, furniture, chairs, clothing, beds, and curtains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the space heater generates heat, its proximity to the above items could cause them to catch on fire. Those items are very flammable, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faulty Extension Cords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extension cords are very convenient, but they can become dangerous if you misuse them. You should not put extension cords under furniture or carpeting, for instance. You\u2019re also never supposed to connect several extension cords, which is known as daisy-chaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/faulty-extension-cord.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/faulty-extension-cord.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/faulty-extension-cord-300x214.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an indoor extension cord, it should stay exclusively indoors and not go outside. You also shouldn\u2019t modify an extension cord, such as taking out its grounding pin so it fits into a two-pronged outlet. These habits can all cause fires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lighting Fixtures Are Over Wattage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your table lamp can cause a fire if it\u2019s running over wattage. All light bulbs have a recommended wattage range, as do lighting fixtures. Once you exceed that range, the bulb could explode, or the lamp or lighting fixture can ignite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_an_Electrical_Fire_Besides_a_Bad_Smell\"><\/span><strong>Signs of an Electrical Fire (Besides a Bad Smell)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As promised, let\u2019s take a closer look at the potential signs you might see or experience if an electrical fire occurs in your home or at work. Do keep in mind that symptoms of an electrical fire can and do vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buzzing Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you\u2019re home, turn off all the televisions and video games and ask your family to stay silent. Then, walk throughout the house, going into every room on each floor. Do you hear a consistent buzzing sound? Is that sound louder in some parts of the house and fainter in others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you explain the source of the sound? If you answered no, then you very could have an electrical fire burning behind the walls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dimming Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless your home has a dimmer switch, then your lights shouldn\u2019t be dimming on their own. The same goes for flickering, which is always a sign of trouble. More than likely, a space heater or faulty appliance is drawing too much power, which is causing your lights to go dim. Those appliances could become troublesome and even cause an electrical fire down the line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakers Trip Often<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your breakers will trip as a precaution, usually due to a damaged part, a power surge, or a very strong current. This is something that will happen from time to time and usually isn\u2019t a sign of something more serious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if your breakers trip all the time, then you need to pay attention, as something is clearly wrong. Your wiring could have a short, or the appliances on a circuit are using too much juice. Without being addressed, an electrical fire could be imminent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electrical Sparking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a sign that\u2019s a lot harder to ignore. Outlets, fuse boxes, and breaker panels that begin sparking require immediate attention, so call your electrician right away. If it\u2019s only an appliance or electronic that\u2019s sparking, it\u2019s still not good, but it could just be that the appliance is damaged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discolored Switches and Outlets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get some time, take a look at the switches and outlets throughout your home. Most of them are probably white. If the color is now brownish or black, that\u2019s a sign that the wiring within is faulty or you\u2019re overloading that outlet or switch. A fire could already be burning without you knowing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hot Switch Plates and Outlets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From hair dryers to toaster ovens, although these items heat up, their outlets should always be cool to the touch (or at least not hot). When the switch plates and outlets themselves are overheating, that could be indicative of bad wiring that might eventually start a fire.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_If_You_Experience_an_Electrical_Fire\"><\/span><strong>What To Do If You Experience an Electrical Fire?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reiterate, electrical fires do not always have overt signs, including both visual and olfactory ones. That said, if you\u2019re reasonably sure your home or workplace is amid an electrical fire, here\u2019s what you should do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exit the Home or Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you see outlet discoloration, smell a fishy odor, or notice that several outlets are hot, now is not the time to stick around. As we\u2019ve discussed, electrical fires often occur behind the walls where you cannot see them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to exit the premises immediately before the fire spreads and potentially becomes more serious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Emergency Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your home or office will need the attention of an electrician, if you suspect that an electrical fire is burning, then it\u2019s dangerous to send an electrician in. You instead need your local fire department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fire-prevention-e1639168493784.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503466\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve gotten a reasonable distance away from the burning home or building, dial your local emergency number (such as 911) and calmly explain the situation. Make sure you give your address clearly. Firefighters will be dispatched to your location immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firefighters will enter the home or building upon arriving. They can use such methods as chemical tests, satellite imagery, and more to determine where the fire is coming from. The firefighters will work expediently to <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-you-put-out-fire-with-cold\/\">put out the fire<\/a> and preserve as much of the structure as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Your Electrician&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the dust has settled (figuratively, we hope) and the fire department has finished extinguishing the fire in your home or workplace, it\u2019s time to contact an electrician to get the wiring repaired or redone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Electrical_Fires_Deadly\"><\/span><strong>Are Electrical Fires Deadly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you can\u2019t always see electrical fires, that can cause their seriousness to be downplayed. However, just because you can\u2019t see them doesn\u2019t mean an electrical fire isn\u2019t a threat. If anything, these fires might be even deadlier than your average Class A or Class F fire for the very reason that you can\u2019t see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 1,100 people are injured from electrical fires and 310 people are killed. That\u2019s 310 needless deaths and thousands of more needless injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the signs of an electrical fire, if you spot one or more of those signs, you should not ignore them. Electrical fires are rarely visible and don\u2019t always produce a smell, but they\u2019re still fires at the end of the day. Without intervention by a fire department, the fire can turn deadly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Electrical_Fires\"><\/span><strong>How to Prevent Electrical Fires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether at work or at home, there are things you can do every day and every year to ward off electrical fires. Here are our top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/prevent-electrical-fires-infographic.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/prevent-electrical-fires-infographic.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/prevent-electrical-fires-infographic-120x300.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call for Help at the First Sign of Trouble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t stress this enough. The first moment you notice your outlet is giving off heat or the outlet cover has turned brown or black, you need to take it seriously. Call an electrician unless you think a fire is already burning. In that case, <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-the-fire-department-break-into-my-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact your local fire department<\/a> first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Test Your GFCIs Every Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most homes have ground fault circuit interrupters or GFCIs, usually in the garage, basement, laundry room, bathroom, and kitchen. The GFCI can stop a power source before it electrocutes you, saving your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, only if it works, that is. Once every month, test your GFCI. To do that, push the button labeled TEST. This should disable the power to the GFCI. After that, take an item like a radio or a lamp and plug one into each GFCI outlet. Neither item should get power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the test. Unplug the items, press the RESET button on the GFCI outlet, and it should work as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Your Cords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not only outlets that can start an electrical fire; plugging in a damaged cord into an outlet can do so as well. If the cords attached to appliances, lighting fixtures, electronics, etc. are frayed, exposed, or otherwise damaged, it\u2019s unsafe to keep using that item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Overload Wattage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know how much power the appliances and electronics in your home or office use and then be careful not to overload on wattage. That\u2019s a great way to trip the circuits and cause a power outage, not to mention a potential electrical fire too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider an Electrical Wiring Upgrade&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had even one electrical fire, it\u2019s not a bad idea to consider upgrading the wiring in your home. This can be a very expensive endeavor, often costing thousands of dollars, but for your livelihood and that of your family, it could be worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical fires don\u2019t always smell, but when they do, it\u2019s an odor like fish or burning plastic. Even though you rarely see them (since they occur behind walls in your home), electrical fires can be deadly, as they kill about 300 people a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take heed of the tips in this article and safeguard your home as best you can against electrical fires!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you smell that? 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