Prevention

Avoid:

• Smoking when tired
• Leaving burning candles unattended
• Leaving young children unattended
• Leaving matches and lighters where children can get them.
• Leaving chip pans, frying pans, etc unattended
• Standing too close to fires, heaters, etc
• Using faulty electrical appliances
• Overloading sockets

Make sure to:

• Have your chimney cleaned at least once a year
• Use a sparkguard with open fires
• Use proper holders when burning candles
• Keep ashtrays empty when not in use
• Have a suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket in your kitchen
• Have faulty electrical appliances repaired or replaced immediately
• Close all doors at night time
• Carry out a routine fire safety check before going to bed