Violation of fire safety regulations due to careless handling of fire while smoking heads the list of causes of fires that resulted in fatalities. Since the beginning of the year, 8 fires have occurred in the Lepel district due to this cause, resulting in 6 deaths. Is this a lot or a little?
Behind each figure is not only a life cut short but also broken family destinies: someone lost a son, someone – a father… For some, it's just a number, as most are convinced that it won't affect them, that it happened somewhere far away in another city, on another street… And only when disaster strikes home does a person begin to think that it could have been avoided if only…
Rescuers believe that fires caused by smoking can be prevented, and this requires no expenditure. If you or your relatives cannot completely quit the harmful habit, eliminate smoking in your home. If your neighbour is fond of not only smoking but also abusing alcohol – raise the alarm. There is a "time bomb" next to you. As a rule, the scenario "Drank. Smoked. Fell asleep" is played out. And statistics confirm this.
Careless handling of a smouldering cigarette or matches inevitably leads to tragedies. People often throw matches and cigarette butts anywhere, placing them on flammable materials. Young smokers choose secluded places, running away from there when adults appear and leaving cigarettes unextinguished. Cigarette butts thrown from upper floors often land on balconies or through open windows of lower floors. The most common scenario preceding tragedies is smoking in bed while intoxicated.
Dear citizens! Observe fire safety rules at home, do not allow smoking in residential areas, and ensure that matches and cigarettes are extinguished after use. Install autonomous fire alarms in living rooms, which will promptly notify you of danger in case of a fire. And remember: one unextinguished cigarette can ruin a life, and not just one! Fire is merciless, take care of yourselves and your loved ones!