# What Is The Most Common Cause Of Garage Fires?

> Nothing causes more garage fires in the United States than electrical malfunctions. That's according to data from the U. S.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2120345/most-common-cause-garage-fires/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69b600e5eeb3a07edb443ba7)
- **Published:** 2026-03-15
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nothing #battery #fires #garage #cause #common #according #data
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