Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service is urging householders to regularly check their smoke alarms following a spate of house fires over the last week.
There were house fires in Craigmillar and Broxburn last weekend and on Tuesday evening emergency services were called to a house in Easter Drylaw Place after neighbours reported hearing an activated smoke alarm. Three appliances attended the Drylaw incident, and firefighters broke into the property which was unoccupied at the time to tackle the fire. Fire chiefs said that the incidents all highlight the importance of having working fire alarms.
A spokesperson for Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said: “Whether cooking chips or through an electrical fault a house fire can start in seconds and deadly smoke can overcome in minutes. Having a working smoke alarm in your property gives vital early warning to you and often neighbours that a fire has started. This gives people time to call the emergency services and get out of the property. If you don’t have an alarm and live in Lothian and Borders we can fit one free as part of a home safety visit. To book call 0800 169 0320. Check your smoke alarm every week. It could save your life one day!”.
Dave Pickering
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Epic post, It’s so important to have good fire prevention.