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Fire Safety In The Summer
Barbecue Safety
Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies.
Follow the safety instructions provided with disposable barbecues. Never use a barbecue indoors.
Never leave a barbecue unattended.
Make sure your barbecue is well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste.
Use enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbecue, but not more (normally around 5cms or 2 inches).
Keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area.
After cooking, make sure the barbecue is cool before moving it.
Empty ashes onto bare garden soil, not into dustbins or wheelie bins. If theyre hot, they can melt the plastic and cause a fire.
Enjoy yourself, but dont drink too much alcohol if you are in charge of the barbecue.
Gas Barbecue Safety
Never store gas cylinders under the stairs if there is a fire they might explode and block your escape route.
Store gas cylinders outside, away from direct sunlight and frost.
Take care when turning bottled gas barbecues on and off.
Make sure the tap is turned off before changing the gas cylinder. After cooking, turn the gas supply off first and then the barbecue control. This will stop any gas from leaking.
If you suspect a leak, turn off the gas cylinder and try brushing soapy water around all joints, watching for bubbles.
Make sure all joints are tightened, safe and secure.
Change gas cylinders outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Countryside safety
Avoid open fires in the countryside. Always have them in safe, designated areas.
Put out cigarettes and other smoking materials properly before you leave your vehicle.
Dont leave bottles or glass in woodlands. Sunlight shining through glass can start a fire. Take them home or put them in a waste or recycling bin.
If you see a fire in the countryside, report it immediately.
Dont attempt to tackle fires that cant be put out with a bucket of water leave the area as soon as possible.
Never throw cigarette ends out of car windows they could start a fire and ruin surrounding contryside.
The Countryside Code contains further advice. For more information visit
www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
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