Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service understand the difficulties a strike causing disruption to petrol/diesel supplies may cause individuals, however we would advise people do not store large amounts of fuel in garages, sheds or any part of their house due to the increased risks to occupiers and firefighters.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said:
“Public safety is our overriding concern. We would like to remind people to focus on their own fire safety at all times. We would like to ensure that members of the public who are considering storing petrol on their properties follow these guidelines:”
* Do not fill a container more than the capacity printed on the label
* Do not store petrol inside a domestic premises
* Store petrol in a place that is not part of or attached to a building used as a dwelling
* Petrol must be stored in approved plastic or metal containers of the sort that can typically be purchased from filling stations
* You should only store petrol in two appropriate 10 litre metal containers or two appropriate 5 litre plastic containers.
Petrol is a dangerous substance which, when present can dramatically increase the risk of fire. The Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) recommends members of the public keep any storage of petrol to a minimum.
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