The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Diwali …
The festival of lights is a time of celebration for Hindu, Jain and Sikh members of our communities. As the festival of lights, Diwali is a time of celebration often marked by special meals for family and friends and the lighting of candles and oil lamps, known as divas.
Taking a few simple precautions will significantly reduce the risk of fire within the home.
Candles and divas should always be placed out of the reach of children and away from things like curtains, furniture, clothing, and any other items that could easily catch fire.
By making sure they’re never left unattended or placed where they could be accidentally knocked over, people can help make sure their family remember this Diwali for all the right reasons.
More fires start in the kitchen than in any other room of the house, so it’s important to remember that fires start when our attention stops.
People should never walk away from a cooker while the grill or hob is on, as the few moments it takes to pick up a ringing phone or answer the door is all it could take for a potentially deadly fire to begin.
Where fires do start early warning is crucial if people are to get to safety. Working smoke alarms save lives.
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