Preventing a House Fire at Christmas

As we approach the festive season, we start to think about Christmas parties, going Christmas shopping and of course decorating the house. However, it is important to make sure that your home Christmas decorations are not creating safety risks for you and your family.

Fire is one of the biggest safety concerns when it comes to Christmas decorations, and there are lots of fire risks associated with this time of the year. Here are some of the things to be aware of so that you can reduce the risk of a house fire at Christmas…

Going Out – There are lots of activities around this time of the year and this means that as well as getting dressed up for the occasion, you will also be going out a lot. Make sure that you don’t leave any electricals on when you are out, in particular be careful of hair straighteners as these are a common cause of house fires when they are left on.

Be Careful of Electrical Gifts – We all want to save money on Christmas gifts, but when it comes to buying electrical items, you need to be careful. Buying cheap electrical items that are not safety tested can lead to an electrical fire. Getting your electrical devices tested by a professional like this electrician Cheltenham based company dpalmerelectrical.co.uk/electrician-near-me/electrician-cheltenham is a good idea.

Candles – This is the time of year for setting the scene with a cosy candle. Candles are beautiful, but make sure that you are using them safely, following instructions and most importantly make sure that you never leave a candle unattended even if you are in the house but in another room.