Easter and Radunitsa are among the most revered holidays for Christians. Traditionally, believers attend church and visit cemeteries on these days. However, even during such holidays, it is important to remember safety.
Easter and Radunitsa are among the most revered holidays for Christians. Traditionally, believers attend church and visit cemeteries on these days. However, even during such holidays, it is important to remember safety.
When attending divine services, each parishioner must observe fire safety rules:
– Familiarise yourself with the layout of the prayer hall and the church building as a whole to know the evacuation routes;
– Be careful when lighting candles from candle holders, roll up your sleeves;
– Hold a piece of paper or a handkerchief under the candle to prevent hot wax from getting on your skin, and to avoid instinctively jerking your hand and dropping a burning candle onto your clothing;
– Tie headscarves securely and tuck away your hair, reducing the risk of candle flame catching them when you bow your head;
– Try to maintain a safe distance from other parishioners;
– In case of clothing catching fire, quickly remove it, try to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher or cover it with a dense material;
– In case of fire alarm activation and notification, do not panic, leave the prayer hall quickly but without causing panic or a stampede.
If you light candles at home, you should remember the following rules:
– Burning candles must be placed on non-combustible stands or candle holders at a safe distance from flammable objects;
– Candles should be kept out of reach of children;
– Never leave burning candles unattended.
When visiting burial sites (cemeteries), remember:
– Do not burn collected rubbish; dispose of it in designated containers;
– Do not throw burning matches or cigarette butts;
– Do not leave burning candles at burial sites;
– Candles placed outside special lamps (oil lamps) must be positioned at a safe distance from flammable objects (wreaths, ribbons, flowers).
In case of fire or other emergency, call 101 or 112 immediately.