Don't let yourself or your loved ones be the next victim of fire. Follow our simple steps and reduce the risk:

1  Fit a working smoke alarm
2  Take care when cooking and never leave cooking food unattended
3  Plan and practise your escape route
4  Make a bedtime check
5  Don't overload sockets
6  Put cigarettes right out
7  Use candles carefully
8  Have your chimney swept regularly

We offer free Home Safety Checks. The check takes no longer than five minutes after which you may be offered a home safety visit.

The visit takes less than 30 minutes, we provide advice and fit a free smoke detector if required.

You are important to us. If you would like a free home safety check please call 0800 05 02 999.

Make sure you are not the next victim of fire:

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Fire Deaths in the South West - a collaborative review

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