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A fire in a home is not only damage and loss of property, but also a threat to people’s lives and health. This article contains the TOP tips from the Ministry of Emergency Situations to prevent fires in citizens' households.

Turn off electrical appliances! Do not forget that in addition to comfort and convenience, they can also bring danger into your home. When leaving home or going to bed, always check that electrical appliances are unplugged. Standby mode is not an eternal mode! Only by removing the plug from the socket, you de-energize the electrical appliance, which guarantees you protection against the most common cause of fires.

Careful handling of fire . The apartment, including the balcony, and even the entrance, should become smoking-safe areas! An unextinguished cigarette or careless use of matches or a lighter can cause a fire.

Safety for the little ones . Explain fire safety rules to children. Find out your home address with them, explain what emergency services are available and how to contact them. Don’t leave kids alone even for 5 minutes, because they can turn into a tragedy.

Install autonomous fire detectors . the man is sleeping. API is a small device that reacts to smoke and produces a piercing sound when there is smoke. It is intended precisely to awaken a person and give him the opportunity to take any action to save himself.

Use these tips and remember, in the event of an emergency, immediately call rescuers by calling 101 or 112!