Smoking Materials
Sadly many fire deaths are caused by carelessness with smoking materials. Dozing off with a lighted cigarette or pipe can cause a serious fire, so take care in the armchair, and make it a rule-
Never smoke in bed
especially if you are tired or have been drinking alcohol, or you are on medication that may make you drowsy.
If you smoke in bed you may never wake up to see the next day. Innocent members of your family will also be at risk as well as yourself.
Never empty ashtrays into the bin unless you are sure that they are fully extinguished.
Always check the ashtrays around the house especially if several members of your family smoke or you have had visitors who smoke.
Never smoke near flammable liquids around your home.
Never leave matches and lighters around for young children to find as many accidental fires are caused by children playing with these.
Make sure you have a working smoke detector installed in your home.
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