Fire Safety Awareness Campaigns Launched Nationwide

As Candle Fire Safety Week approaches (October 21-27), the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service emphasizes the importance of candle safety, noting that they responded to 73 candle-related fire incidents from 2021 to present. They advise using flameless candles and placing them away from flammable materials. In New York, the Firefighters Association urges residents to check their smoke alarms, highlighting that homes without working smoke detectors face a significantly higher risk of fire fatalities. Maine's Fire Marshal's Office stresses the need for regular maintenance of heating appliances and proper cooking safety, citing nearly 30 fire-related deaths last year. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service calls for residents to ensure they have adequate smoke alarms, as having working alarms can significantly reduce fire risks at home. These initiatives collectively aim to improve fire safety awareness as the winter season approaches.