Household fire safety rules

As you know, non-observance of fire safety rules in everyday life often leads not only to damage to property, but also to the death of people. Domestic fire statistics show that the largest number of fires in the Karasai region occurs in the residential sector. As a rule, they are all associated with a malfunction of electrical wiring or heating devices.

The largest number of domestic fires was recorded at private sector facilities, where the responsibility for observing safety rules rests with the owner himself. An important fact is that in more than 57% of cases, fires occur due to careless handling of fire (smoking, bonfire, etc.). Many fires occur due to children's pranks.

Thе emergency department Karasay regionand regularly calls on citizens to more responsibly observe fire safety rules, be more vigilant and remember that it is much easier to prevent a fire than to put it out. Do not leave children unattended, do not smoke in bed, follow the instructions for use of household and other appliances, do not use appliances with damaged insulation of electrical wires.

Preventive measures to prevent a fire in the apartment:

• Do not store gasoline, kerosene, or flammable liquids in your home.
• Purchase at least one fire extinguisher.
• Do not leave unattended electric and gas stoves, kettles, irons, receivers, televisions, heaters unattended.
• Watch the serviceability of electrical wiring, sockets.
• Do not plug multiple household electrical appliances (especially large ones) into the same outlet.
• Do not heat paints, varnishes, etc. over an open fire.

But first of all, we strongly recommend remembering one basic rule: even with a slight smell of smoke, immediately call the fire service by calling "101" or "112".