Some top tips

Never use a toaster under a shelf or kitchen unit. The heat from the toaster can cause a fire.
Never hang wet or damp tea towels on the cooker to dry.
Always turn off the heat when you have finished cooking.
Children should never use a chip pan. Make sure your parents never fill a chip pan more than a third full. An electric deep fat fryer is safer for them to use.
Dirty grill pans and ovens cause fires. Help keep them clean.
Never use any electrical appliances in the bathroom.
Take special care with bathroom heaters. These must be well guarded and in a safe position.
Keep electric heaters out of reach. They can give you an electric shock.
Always keep at least one metre away from any heater.
If you have gas or oil heaters at home, special attention must be paid to proper ventilation and maintenance to prevent toxic fumes building up.

Some top tips - Firefighters

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You can help prevent these fires by reminding adults who smoke about some of the dangers.

Never leave a lit cigarette or pipe unattended. It may fall onto an armchair or carpet which will soon catch fire and start to give off dense smoke and fumes
Never smoke in an arm chair if you feel sleepy
Never smoke in bed
Always make sure cigarettes and pipes are put out properly
Use an ashtray and make sure it is emptied before going to bed