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Marton West House Fires

18 May 2010

ACCIDENTAL DWELLING FIRES

WARD: MIDDLESBROUGH

The following table highlights the key cause of accidental dwelling fires and also indicates the overall Home Fire safety Visit (HFSV) coverage level in the ward for the reporting period April 2006 – March 2010.

Ward	Key Cause	HFSV % Coverage
Marton West	Electrical	27.9

Fire Safety Information – Electrical Fires

Use Plugs Safely – too many plugs in one socket can cause a fire. One plug in each socket is best. This is very important for things that use a lot of electricity such as washers and electric fires.

Check for loose or broken wires. Check for hot plugs. If you find any take the plugs out of the socket and have them looked at by an electrician.

Tackling fire is a job best left to professional firefighters.

If you do have a fire, stay out and call the Fire Brigade.

Bedtime Checks

Close all inside doors as closed doors will slow down a fire.

Un-plug things that use electricity but not fridges & freezers Check the cooker is off

Do not leave the washer on at night

Turn off heaters

Put a fire-guard around the fire place

Check the doors to the outside are clear

Put keys where everyone can find them

Cleveland Fire Brigade

Would you like a FREE Home Fire Safety Check

from your local firefighters?

This will include the provision and fitting of FREE smoke alarms.

Book your appointment on 01429 874063

Please quote initiative code ST3271