Smoking

If you or someone in your home smokes you can take the following simple steps to prevent a fire from happening in your home.

• Use a proper ashtray – never a wastepaper basket;
• Make sure your ashtray can’t tip over and is made of a material that won’t burn;
• Take extra care if you smoke when you’re tired, taking medication, or if you’ve been drinking;
• Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach;
• Consider buying child resistant lighters and matchboxes;
• Never smoke in bed;
• Don’t leave lit cigarettes, cigars or pipes unattended. They can easily start a fire.