Fire.

• DO fit a smoke alarm on each floor of your home to give early warning of fire. Test your alarms regularly.
• DO have chimneys of open fires swept once a year to stop soot building up, which can cause fire or brickwork damage.
• DO take extra care when cooking with hot oil and keep matches out of reach of children.
• DO always ensure you stub out cigarettes properly.
• DO agree a fire escape plan with your family. You will need to know where you keep the door and window keys and how you will get out. If there is a fire, get everyone out and call 999. Your local fire service may offer a free fire safety visit. Find out more at http://firekills.direct.gov.uk.
• DO NOT overload electrical sockets and switch them off at night. Unplug all your appliances, except fridges and freezers, if you go on holiday.
• DO NOT leave burning candles unattended. Keep them away from children, put them in secure holders, on a surface that cannot burn, and away from anything that could catch fire.
• DO NOT smoke in bed.

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