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Task · part of 2. Family and home safety: three at-home projects among six parts

2(c). Common causes of home fires, and how to prevent them

Required

Explained. Cooking, electrical appliances, candles and smoking are the usual four, and they decide what an escape plan has to work around.

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  1. Safety Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(c)

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