Skip Nav Whether it’s flickering lights or the smell of burning metal or plastic, there are signs you can look for to prevent electrical house fires. Here’s a quality list of signs to prepare you and help protect you from a house fire in Electrical Safety Tips for Homeowners. Don’t be caught with a fire you can’t stop! Be prepared instead. Stay Electrically Safe and Smart as a homeowner to help prevent fires! Special Thanks to Property 24 for the article, Electrical Safety Tips for Homeowners.