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12 Days of Holiday Fire & CO Safety: Tip #12
Lithium-Ion Batteries
There’s a good chance gifts exchanged this season have lithium-ion batteries which may pose a fire risk. Stay fire safe and don’t overcharge, use mismatched chargers, homemade batteries, or aftermarket replacements. Make the holidays happy with working smoke alarms!
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12 Days of Holiday Fire & CO Safety: Tip #11
Smoking
Cigarettes are Ontario’s number one cause of fatal fires. This season, have all smoking done outside using deep, sturdy ashtrays. Never flick your butt – a lit butt might be the difference between a holiday to remember and a holiday you’ll never forget. Make the holidays happy with working smoke alarms!
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12 Days of Holiday Fire & CO Safety: Tip #10
Heating Sources
Practice fire safety this Winter Solstice with space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces. Keep at least one metre (3 feet) distance between your heat source and combustibles, like paper and fabrics. Make the holidays happy with working smoke and CO alarms!
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