Dunvegan Fire Station

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It only takes a minute for a cooking fire to start. If you’re tired, been drinking or taking drugs, you’ll be: less alert to signs of fire more likely to fall asleep less likely to wake up if a fire starts If you’re drinking or taking drugs, don’t cook. 👉 rb.gy/ikj6n

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews traditionally deal with around 1000 chimney fires each year. If you use an open fire, make sure your chimney is swept before the colder, winter months. Leaflet: rb.gy/5io9uk More: rb.gy/afpgeh

It’s easy for a cooking fire start. It only takes a minute. Cooking is the number 1 cause of house fires in Scotland. If you’re tired, you’ve been drinking alcohol or taking drugs, don’t cook. Prepare a cold snack instead. More info: rb.gy/ikj6n

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Smoking is the number one cause of accidental fire deaths in Scotland. If you're tired or under the influence of alcohol it is safer to smoke outside, or standing up at a window or exterior door. More info: firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/… #StayFireSafe

Did you know that wildfires are mostly started by thoughtless or accidental behaviours? •Careless disposal of cigarettes •Unattended BBQs and open fires/campfires •Fires not extinguished properly •Sunlight magnified by glass bottles Let's prevent wildfires!