DFB again issue warnings about the dangers of electric blankets and chargers
Dublin Fire Brigade have again warned the public about the potential dangers when using chargers and electric blankets.
As National Fire Safety Week continues, the emergency service has shared images of charred mobile phone chargers, saying: “From our archives but still relevant. Chargers/phones get hot, never charge your phone under a pillow, or leave a laptop on a duvet.”
From our archives but still relevant. Chargers/phones get hot, never charge your phone under a pillow, or leave a laptop on a duvet #17NFSW pic.twitter.com/c2QiWjdh1W
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 3, 2017
Cold nights = electric blanket. This householder had a close call with a modern blanket. Check for creases, scorch marks, worn flex #17NFSW pic.twitter.com/seVBQ14ka9
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 3, 2017
Meanwhile, one member of the public had a lucky escape when their electric blanket caught fire.
DFB said: “Cold nights = electric blanket. This householder had a close call with a modern blanket. Check for creases, scorch marks, worn flex.”
A handy questionnaire for you to check how fire safe you are at home @FireSafetyIre #STOPfire #17NFSW #FireSafetyWeek pic.twitter.com/4M5S1tVE70
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 3, 2017
To help the public be more fire safety aware, Dublin Fire Brigade have issued a handy questionnaire which can be filled out at home.
It includes sections on smoke alarms, a fire escape plan, fire dangers and a having a nightly routine.
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