Fire safety in the festive season
Fire safety in the festive season
As temperatures drop and seasonal decorations go up, it's important to stay fire safe in your home. Your safety is our top priority, have a look at our handy hints for this festive season!
Published On: 12/12/2011
- Keep clothing or other objects away from electric heaters.
- Unless you have an electric blanket that is designed to be used overnight, turn it off before getting into bed - make sure your blanket is serviced regularly.
- Decorations can burn easily - don't attach them to lights or heaters and don't hang them close to candles.
- Many fires start in the kitchen - make sure you don't leave your Christmas dinner unattended in the kitchen and switch off the hob and oven if you leave the house.
- Never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings and never leave them burning unattended.
- Check your Christmas tree lights conform to the British Standard and are in good working order.
- Keep candles, lighters and matches out of reach of children.
- Always switch off and unplug Christmas lights before you go to bed or go out.
For more information please contact the London Fire Brigade.
020 8555 1200 info@london-fire.gov.uk
