Most fires happen between 10pm and 4am and most fire deaths happen at night, when people are asleep.
- Make sure your smoke alarms are working, check them once a week.
- Do not smoke in bed.
- Do not use candles if you are likely to fall asleep.
- Do not cook when you have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs, or if you feel very tired
Before going to bed, check that:
- You have closed all doors.
- Your fire and any heaters are turned off.
- All candles have been put out.
- All cigarettes are out and ashtrays have a little water in them.
- All electrical equipment which is not designed to be left on overnight is turned off and plugs removed or switches turned off.
- Your cooker is turned off.
- Your exit routes are clear.
