Taking time to do a few checks before going to bed each night helps to minimise the risk of fire and will help you to respond quickly in case of an emergency:
- Ensure that all non-essential electrical appliances are switched off and unplugged.
- This includes chargers, heaters, e cigarettes, e scooters and mobile phones.
- Properly extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and candles.
- Double-check that your oven, stove, and other kitchen appliances are turned off.
- Ensure that no flammable materials, such as curtains or towels, are left near heat sources.
- Ensure that fires in fireplaces or wood burners are fully extinguished and that no smouldering ashes remain.
- Dispose of ashes in a metal container and keep them away from combustible materials.
- Keep bedroom doors closed while sleeping to prevent the spread of smoke and fire.