‘Fire starts of small but its damage is dreadful’
Safety tips from the JHB EMS.
Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi from the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services gives a few safety tips on how to prevent fires in your homes.
When using candles in your home:
Keep candles away from children and never leave a child unattended in a room with a candle in.
Store candles, matches and lighters away from the reach of children.
- A candle should not be used to light stoves.
- A candle should not be used in a confined space.
- When using Imbaula use it in a well-ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide inhalation.
- Put your paraffin stove on a flat surface where it cannot fall or get knocked over.
- Use safe containers to store paraffin eg. safety cap bottles
Overall:
Never go to bed or out with a candle or paraffin lamp is still burning.
Switch off heaters and stoves at the plug before going to bed or out.
Always put out cigarettes carefully and do not smoke in bed. For any life-threatening emergencies call 10177 on Telkom landline or 112 on your cellphone or 011 375 5911.
With the ongoing, cold weather, we urge @CityofJoburgZA residents to put safety first when trying to stay warm. Never use your kitchen stove, oven as a heater.The longer an oven is on,especially unattended,the greater chance of electrical malfunction leading to a fire #ColdFront pic.twitter.com/euHNyUBHFi
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) July 6, 2018
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