Feces and chewed wires.
Chewed wires in attic.
Squirrels can cause serious problems with your home s wiring.
Read our post on what damage a rodent can do and how to fix it.
Chewed wires do not usually mean mice.
Damaged electrical wires can also spark a fire.
A person who comes into contact with chewed electrical wires can be electrocuted which can cause serious injuries or death.
Here is a photo of typical mouse damage you can see some chewing on wires over the wood which can cause electrical outages.
Attics are often filled with dry flammable materials including insulation boxes and wood beams that can provide fuel for a blaze.