Festive fire safety

Don’t let a house fire spoil your celebrations. Christmas creates more fire hazards than usual. A Christmas tree fire can destroy a room in just 45 seconds!

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Portable heaters

As energy costs rise, many people are turning to portable heaters. These present additional fire risks, so take extra care:

Place heater on a firm, stable surface
Place at least 1 metre away from people or furniture
Plug heater directly into the mains
Do not use heater to dry clothes
Turn off heater if you leave the room

Test it Tuesday!

Do you regularly test your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Try and get into the habit of testing alarms once a week. If you find a fault, please report it to 0303 303 0003 and we will repair or replace it ASAP.