How to Avoid Extra Fire Risk Over the Christmas Period

Christmas is a time to be aware of fire safety. You should take extra fire risks precautions in holiday period. If there is a fire in your house, make sure everyone knows what to do and how to escape.

Extra fire risks at Christmas

Be vigilant about fire safety and don’t become complacent. You should:

have a working smoke alarm fitted on all levels of your property.
test your smoke alarms every week and make sure to replace the smoke alarm battery or the smoke alarm if it isn’t working.

There are extra fire hazards in the home during Christmas, including:

There is no doubt that fires can start easily. If you want to reduce the risk of fire over the holiday season, you should:

Ensure that your Christmas lights comply with British Standards.
If the cable is worn or frayed, do not use the light.
When leaving the house at night or during the day, turn off your lights.
Keep candles away from your Christmas tree, decorations, wrapping paper, and furniture.
Use a heat-resistant surface and a candle holder made for candles
Candles should never be placed under shelves.

Keep candles out of reach of children and pets, and never leave them burning unattended.
Don’t attach decorations to lights or heaters.
Make sure electrical sockets are not overloaded.
Switch off cooking appliances after use and never leave a cooker unattended. Most kitchen fires start here.
Never smoke in bed and ensure that cigarettes are completely stubbed out.
Keep candles, lighters, and matches out of children’s reach.

Don’t place heaters near soft furnishings or decorations.
Install smoke alarms on all levels of your home.
Plan your escape route with your family and keep it clear.
Visitors should be made aware of your fire escape plan and where the keys are kept.
In the event of a fire, everyone should leave the property and close all doors.

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