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Prevention

The following sections focus on the things you can do to help prevent a fire from breaking out in the first place. Most of the suggestions are common-sense involving little or no cost and could help you to save lives and prevent damage to your property.

Safety in the kitchen

Cooking
Kitchen electrics
Deep frying food
If a pan catches fire

Celebrating safely

Smoking & candles

Cigarettes, cigars and pipes
Using candles

If you have extra needs

General advice
Where to go for help

If you rent your home

Your landlord's obligations
Electrical, gas and furniture safety
Questions to ask your landlord
Student accommodation

Using electrics & appliances

Plugs and cables
Electric blankets Portable heaters More on electrical appliances...

Bedtime safety check

You are almost three times more likely to be killed in a fire that starts during the night - this simple checklist will help you reduce the risks.

12 top tips to protect your home

Some common-sense ideas to help you protect your home and the people that live there.

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