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Firefighters are asking residents to take extra care when cooking after a recent rise in kitchen fires.
Cooking being left unattended is one of the most common causes of kitchen fires, followed by faulty wiring and smoking materials.
County Fire Officer, William Brown said:
“It is very easy to become distracted when cooking. If you’re called away from the cooker, then take pans off the heat. It’s the easiest thing in the world to forget about them. We attend hundreds of incidents each year, a number of which could have easily been avoided.”
By following a few simple steps, you could reduce the chances of having a fire in your home.
Don’t cook if you’re affected by alcohol or prescription drugs.
Don’t put oven gloves or tea towels down on the cooker after you’ve use them.
Always clean the grill pan after using it.
Portfolio Holder for Community Protection, Councillor Richard Hobbs said:
“Fires in the home are a real concern and our aim is to protect the community and make Warwickshire a safer place to live. By taking a few minutes to assess the safety in your home, you could dramatically reduce the chances of having a fire in which you could lose more than just a few photos.”
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1st October 2006 and affects all non-domestic premises.
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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Royal Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
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