Check your Christmas tree lights carry the British Safety Standard sign.
Never place candles near a Christmas tree or materials that can easily catch light.
Test your smoke alarms at least monthly and only remove batteries when replacing them.
Most fires start in the kitchen. Avoid leaving cooking unattended.
Avoid cooking when under the influence of alcohol.
Make sure your family and visitors know how to escape in an emergency.
Make sure cigarettes are put out properly.
Decorations can burn easily, so don’t attach them to lights or heaters.
Keep candles, lighters and matches out of children’s reach. Never leave burning candles unattended.
Never overload electrical sockets. Always switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before you go to bed.
Store fireworks safely. Never go back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water nearby.
Take care around open fireplaces as clothes may catch fire.
Take time to check on older relatives and neighbours this Christmas as they are at greater risk from fire.
For advice specific to you and your home, complete your own home fire safety check, https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc.
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That's Christmas acknowledges the assistance of the Home Office in preparing this feature.
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