With christmas preparations well underway it is important to remember basic fire safety precautions to make sure your Christmas doesn’t end in tragedy at this time when many additional fire hazards are present, including Christmas trees and decorations, candles, overloaded sockets, cooking the christmas turkey, increased alcohol consumption, and newly opened large toys left lying blocking your escape route.

The vast majority of accidents are avoidable if preparations are made early. Check the wiring, cables, and fuses of Christmas tree lights,  test your smoke alarms, don’t sight christmas trees close to heat sources and don’t leave Christmas lights and candles on unattended. For more detailed information, The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and RoSPA provide good safety tips on their websites. You can find the at the links below.

  https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety/festive-safety.aspx

https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/christmas-safety/#lights

 Also, if you have elderly neighbours and relatives, take to check on them as they are more vulnerable at this time of year!