A case of straw burning in a field has been recorded in the Lepel district. As reported by rescuers from the Lepel District Department for Emergency Situations, the incident occurred as a result of minors playing with matches. Fortunately, the fire service responded promptly, and tragedy was averted.
"Experiments" with matches and lighters are one of the most common causes of child fatalities and injuries. Parents often do not consider that as a child becomes more independent, the number of potentially dangerous situations for them also increases. Familiar activities bore children, and they very often engage in dangerous games with fire and not only. They are not seeking danger, they are simply playing, and the main task of parents is to prevent dangerous games that can affect children's lives and health!
To ensure their safety, keep potentially dangerous items, including matches and lighters, out of reach. Explain how dangerous fire can be and warn them against setting fire to substances that can ignite quickly – dry grass, straw, paper. Emphasize the dangers of experimenting with flammable liquids: tell children not to check for gasoline in canisters using matches and not to stage "circus shows" by igniting aerosols and sprays. Teach your children how to behave correctly in case of a fire. Take a few minutes to learn emergency service numbers with your child, and explain the rules of conduct in case of detecting smoke or fire. Explain that in case of a fire, they must run outside and call for help. They must never hide.
Teach your child safety rules every day. Use unconventional methods for this: play with them, show educational cartoons and videos, and use examples from fairy tales.
And, of course, be an example for your children: if you always turn off electrical appliances when leaving home, your child will do the same. Children follow actions, not advice, so observe safety rules together!