Fire service issues safety reminder ahead of Christmas
The service has released a list of top tips to keep safe over the festive season
Essex Fire and Rescue are urging local residents to put fire safety at the top of their Christmas list this year.
Head of Protection Will Newman said: “Christmas will be a little different this year, but whether you are celebrating with your 'Christmas bubble'' or just with own household we hope that everyone enjoys the festive season. However, we want to mind everyone that this time of year bring many extra fire risks such as fairy lights, candles and decorations so it means that everyone need to be aware and take extra care to keep our loved ones safe from fire”
"To ensure you have the merriest of Christmases, keep fire safety at the top of your list. Ensure you place candles in suitable holders and away from curtains, never leave cooking unattended and, of course, test your smoke alarms."
Every day throughout December the service will be sharing their seasonal fire safety tips on their social media channels.
Here are some simple tips from the service to help you and your Christmas bubble enjoy Christmas safely:
- Ensure you have working smoke alarms on all levels of your home.
- Never leave cooking unattended
- Never leave burning candles unattended
- Never use heaters to dry clothes
- Don't overload sockets and only buy electrical items from reputable high street stores
- Switch off your Christmas lights at night
- Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do in a fire
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