Stay fire safe in your home this Christmas

Accidents can happen quickly, but many can be avoided by following a few simple Christmas fire safety tips.

• Keep communal areas clear of decorations and clutter so escape routes stay safe and accessible.
• Decorations can catch fire easily, so keep them away from heaters and don’t attach them to lights.
• Keep candles, lighters and matches out of children’s reach. Never leave candles burning unattended, keep them on heat resistant surfaces, and not near to Christmas trees or decorations.
• If you have a real Christmas tree, keep it well watered and away from heat sources, as dried out trees can ignite more easily.
• Turn off fairy lights and other decorative lights before leaving home, or going to bed. Choose LED lights, which stay cool, and check all lights carry the British Standard safety mark.
• Don’t overload electrical sockets.
• Most fires start in the kitchen, so don’t leave cooking unattended… no one wants a burnt turkey!

Follow the above tips and check your smoke alarm once a month to help keep your family, friends and neighbours safe this Christmas. For more information about keeping your home safe, click here.

If you think your smoke alarm is faulty, please let us know as soon as possible through your MyRaven online account or call 0300 123 3399.