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11-29-2005, 09:14 AM
FORT FRANCES, ON - I attended my first fatal fire back in the late 1980s. A parent and two children lost their lives 10 days before Christmas. Christmas still may be more than a month away but in the sprit of the festive season, it is vital to practice and make time for safety. Why? So to avoid the dangers of carelessness during a time of happiness and celebration, when most people are relaxed and not alert as usual.
Is a party with family and friends part of your plans for the holidays? If so, decorate by using non-combustible or fire retardant treated decorations. Remember, smokers need watching! If you or others smoke, always use large, heavy, non-tip ashtrays. And when the party is over, check carefully for cigarette/cigar butts and ashes, especially in upholstered furniture. Finally, just in case small children may awake before you, be sure matches and lighters are out of reach and out of sight! ...
Source: fftimes.com (http://www.fftimes.com/index.php/2/2005-11-23/23600)
Is a party with family and friends part of your plans for the holidays? If so, decorate by using non-combustible or fire retardant treated decorations. Remember, smokers need watching! If you or others smoke, always use large, heavy, non-tip ashtrays. And when the party is over, check carefully for cigarette/cigar butts and ashes, especially in upholstered furniture. Finally, just in case small children may awake before you, be sure matches and lighters are out of reach and out of sight! ...
Source: fftimes.com (http://www.fftimes.com/index.php/2/2005-11-23/23600)