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What You Can Do to Prevent a Fire
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Install
smoke detectors outside each separate sleeping area and
on every floor of your home, including the basement. |
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The most common causes of residential
fires are careless cooking and faulty heating equipment.
When cooking, never leave food on a stove or in an oven
unattended. Avoid wearing clothes with long, loose-fitting
sleeves. Have your heating system checked annually, and
follow manufacturer’s instructions when using portable
heaters. |
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Smoking is the leading
cause of fire deaths and the second most common cause
of residential fires. If you are a smoker, do not smoke
in bed, never leave burning cigarettes unattended, do
not empty smoldering ashes in the trash, and keep ashtrays
away from upholstered furniture and curtains. |
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Keep matches and lighters
away from children. Safely store flammable substances
used throughout the home. Never leave burning candles
unattended. |
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