Facts About Fire in the UK

In the UK annually there are approximately 200 fire-related deaths. The majority of these occur within the home between 10 pm and 6 am when people are asleep.
There are about 37,000 house fires a year in the UK, the majority of which are caused by electrical equipment misuse, mainly cooking appliances.
In the year to Sept 2018, 38% of battery-operated smoke alarms did not sound during a fire. The biggest cause? Missing, flat or disconnected batteries.
You only have minutes to escape from a house fire – every second counts!
Smoke alarms give you advance warning of fire, which results in giving you more time to react. Having a working smoke alarm has been associated with lower casualty rates and reduced damage to your home.
With a working smoke alarm, you are 4 times more likely to survive.

Published by Eli.Ingle