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Candle safety warning issued by firefighters in Stoke Newington

by: Dominic Myszczynski-Martial on 7th Jul, 2016

Candle safety warning were issued by firefighters on the 5th July 2016 as a flat on Hawksley Road, Stoke Newington was badly damaged by a house fire.

The cause of the fire was accidental as candle was left unattended over night. Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers attended the scene. Three people left the property before the Fire Brigade arrived, when the Brigade arrived a woman was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance, a man and an elderly woman was taken to hospital.

Firefighters say, "Candles are one of the most common causes of fire".

Some tips to reduce the chances of house fires:

- Keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire.
- Keep loose clothing and hair away from candles/tea lights when they are lit.
- Always place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire resistant candleholder.
- Make sure the candleholder holds the candle/tea light firmly and is on a flat and stable surface to stop it falling over.
- It is important that candles are not left unattended as they can easily catch on fire with items nearby like curtains.

From 11 March 2015 Landlords are required to install working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their properties.
Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said: "In 1988 just 8% of homes had a smoke alarm installed ? now it?s over 90%. Working smoke alarms providing the vital seconds needed to escape a fire." This will help prevent up to 26 deaths and 670 injuries a year!

Do check, whether you are a tenant or a homeowner, that your property complies with these regulations.

More information can be found at the following:

http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_StokeNewington05july16.asp#.V34rHMeMDR1

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tenants-safer-under-new-government-measures

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