How to keep your home fire safe this winter

Jun 18, 2023

On average, 18 people lose their lives in house fires in Victoria every year.

According to Fire Rescue Victoria:

With house fires more common in the winter due to heaters and electrical appliances, there is a lot you can do to prevent a fire and to protect yourself, your family and your home.

Did you know that you lose your sense of smell when you sleep?

As most fatal fires happen in the sleeping hours between 8 pm and 8 am, smoke alarms act as our electrical nose by beeping loudly and waking us if there is smoke.

Make sure you have a working smoke alarm by:

Approximately 40% of house fires start in the kitchen. Make sure you:

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