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Cigarettes

Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out. Right out!

  • Never smoke in bed.
  • 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.
  • Don’t leave a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe lying around. They can easily fall over and start a fire.
  • Take extra care if you smoke when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs, or if you’ve been drinking. You might fall asleep and set your bed or sofa on fire.
  • Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach.
  • Consider buying child resistant lighters and match boxes.

 

Candles
Make sure candles are secured in a proper holder and away from materials that may catch fire – like curtains.
  • Put candles out when you leave the room, and make sure they’re put out completely at night.
  • Use a snuffer or a spoon to put out candles. It’s safer than blowing them out when sparks can fly.
  • Children shouldn’t be left alone with lit candles.

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