This is North Devon -- IT is easy to get distracted with all the hustle and bustle Christmas festivities bring. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have shared their top tips to stay safe and prevent fires at home. More than half of accidental fires during Christmas start in the kitchen. If hunger strikes after a night out the emergency services suggest getting a takeaway rather than attempting to cook. Kitchen fires often start when someone falls asleep after putting food in the oven. Here are some top tips you can do to prevent fires in the kitchen. Never leave cooking unattended. A moment's distraction can lead to damage in your home. Take pans off the heat or turn the heat down if you are called away from the cooker. Avoid cooking after drinking alcohol or taken prescription drugs, you may get drowsy or lose concentration. Take care if you are wearing loose clothing as it can catch fire easily. Turn saucepans so the handles don't stick out over the edge of the hob or over another ring. Make sure you have fire alarms is your home and test them regularly and never remove batteries to power presents.
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This is North Devon -- IT is easy to get distracted with all the hustle and bustle Christmas festivities bring. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have shared their top tips to stay safe and prevent fires at home. More than half of accidental fires during Christmas start in the kitchen. If hunger strikes after a night out the emergency services suggest getting a takeaway rather than attempting to cook. Kitchen fires often start when someone falls asleep after putting food in the oven. Here are some top tips you can do to prevent fires in the kitchen. Never leave cooking unattended. A moment's distraction can lead to damage in your home. Take pans off the heat or turn the heat down if you are called away from the cooker. Avoid cooking after drinking alcohol or taken prescription drugs, you may get drowsy or lose concentration. Take care if you are wearing loose clothing as it can catch fire easily. Turn saucepans so the handles don't stick out over the edge of the hob or over another ring. Make sure you have fire alarms is your home and test them regularly and never remove batteries to power presents.
Reported by This is 3 days ago.