Ramadan fire safety
The holy month of Ramadan involves Muslims fasting in daylight hours and not eating or drinking for potentially up to 16 hours per day. During Ramadan it is common to have one meal just before sunrise known as the Suhoor, and one just after sunset, known as the Iftar. This means that cooking often takes place at night, so kitchen safety is especially important.
Follow these tips for a safe Ramadan:
- Ensure you have working smoke alarms on each floor of your home.
- Take care when cooking with oil as it is easily set alight.
- Do not fill the cooking pan more than one third full of oil.
- Never throw water on a burning pan. Get out, stay out and call 999.
- Do not leave cooking unattended.