| Everyone loves an open fire; perfect for creating | | | | is called out to over 56,000 house fires in which |
| a cosy atmosphere and a fireside seat is the | | | | around 11,000 people are injured. Fires in the |
| perfect answer to a hard day's work, especially if | | | | home are therefore not uncommon but with |
| the weather is cold outside. | | | | awareness and pro-activity they can be |
| Relaxing in front of an open fire with a good book | | | | prevented altogether. |
| and glass of wine is an appealing scenario that | | | | The good news is that preventing fires in the |
| most of us would enjoy experiencing. Although it | | | | home is relatively straightforward and there are |
| must be remembered that fires also pose a | | | | action points that everyone is capable of carrying |
| safety risk and should be treated with a little | | | | out. Therefore, why not work as a team with |
| respect and caution in order to avoid any fire | | | | your family or flatmates and make sure fire |
| related accidents. | | | | doesnât get the better of you. |
| Every year in the United Kingdom the fire service | | | | |