A great majority of fraternity and sorority house fires are preventable if the right safety precautions are taken.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

Most fraternity and sorority house fires are preventable through proper safety measures. These fires often arise from common, addressable hazards like unattended cooking, candles, smoking, and electrical issues. When houses put in place and consistently enforce safety practices—working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, clear and practiced evacuation plans, regular electrical inspections, safe cooking rules, no open flames in living areas, and not overloading circuits—the opportunities for ignition or rapid spread are greatly reduced. Regular fire drills and member training make individuals more aware of risks and faster to respond, further cutting the likelihood of a preventable incident. Because these precautions directly target the main causes and barriers to safe conditions, a large majority of potential fires in these settings can be prevented.