10/20/2026
When it comes to house fires, “electrical distribution and lighting equipment” is the leading cause of direct property damage, accounting for 16% of deaths and 9% of all house fires overall (Source: NFPA). Rodents spark thousands of these electrical-related house fires, and more often than not, the murine culprits of these tragedies are not mice, but rather squirrels.
If you have squirrels living in your attic or around your home, you could be putting you and your family at risk for a house fire—here’s how:
“Do squirrels chew wires?” “Can squirrels really cause house fires?” Our experts in small rodent control reveal the answer to both in this blog.