Fire safety isn't always the first thing you think of at Christmas time, however it can cause so much devastation, that at a time you want to be snuggled up warm and cosy, you could be paying out for hotels and salvaging burnt possessions.
With the extra distractions of Christmas, it's especially important to be vigilant. Dry Christmas trees, colourful decorations and wrapped presents are all extra fuel for a potential fire in your home.
A lit candle could just be the catalyst that sparks a fierce fire in your Barnstaple home. Flames can easily lick curtains or other nearby soft furnishings and can spread quickly and easily without you being immediately aware.
If you are not insured you will be left financially liable to replace everything from cushions to televisions and from wallpaper to door frames. There are also all the things you can't replace such as photographs, family heirlooms and things with sentimental value such as children's pictures.
Candle fires result in over 350 casualties every year in England. To prevent candle fires from starting in your home, you should:
Stay alive and stay safe with a WORKING smoke alarm. This will greatly increase your chances of escaping from a fire unharmed. Without one, you and your family are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home. Fit a smoke alarm on each level of your property and regularly check them all. Once a year, change the battery, vacuum and wipe the smoke alarm casing to ensure dust isn't blocking the sensor chamber.
If a fire does break out in the home, then Get out, Stay out and Call 999.
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