News Cupboard plea after fires
'What's lurking under your stairs?'
Humberside Fire and Rescue are urging householders to look in their understairs cupboards after a spate of fires which have been made worse by too many items being stored there.
Officers from the fire service are asking people to relocate items to a safer and more suitable location, such as a garage or shed, if at all possible.
Spokesperson Laura Hanson said: "Reducing the amount of clutter in the understairs cupboards can dramatically cut down on the risk of fire in your home.
"We ask that people test their smoke alarms once a week and that the batteries are replaced every year."
Humberside Fire and Rescue is offering all residents a free home fire safety visit. Firefighters visit homes, talk to people about fire risks and fit free smoke alarms if they are needed. Call 0808 141 8282 to arrange a home fire safety visit.
Published on 29th November 2007 in News.
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