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Fire safety in the living room
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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We live in an age with many electronic items, for example, big screen televisions, DVD/video players, computers, PlayStations and so on, and these items are very often found in the living room. As well as the items just mentioned the living room contains a lot of furniture, ornaments, candles, carpets/wooden flooring, video tapes/DVDs, photographs, and the list goes on. It is no wonder then that many fires involve the living room.
It is very important that the door to the living room and all doors of the house are closed before going to bed because if there is a fire this will slow down the spread of fire and smoke.
The best way to deal with a chimney fire is not to allow one start in the first place. To prevent a chimney flue fire make sure that it is cleaned regularly - follow this recommended cleaning guide:
Chimney fires occur when deposits of carbon and dust accumulate in a chimney and are set alight by sparks/heat from an open fire. Should you be unlucky enough to have a chimney fire in your home follow the recommendations below as to what you should do. You should only attempt to extinguish the fire if it is safe for you to do so.