If people smoke, it is VITAL they are ALWAYS CAREFUL about how they extinguish and dispose of cigarettes, pipe contents and matches.
It is the same whether they are indoors or outside, especially during the hotter summer days.
Smoking is one of the most common causes of fire in the home.
Every six days someone dies from a fire caused by a cigarette.
Lighters and matches need to be kept in a safe place.
Always keep these away from children irrespective of the child’s age and how many times you have told them not to touch.
Also, keep matches away from any kind of combustible materials like wood or paper.
Reduce the risk even more by encouraging the smoker to consider giving up.
NHS Quit Smoking
The NHS have some great self-help tips to stop smoking. You can read these on their website via the blue button.
Vaping equipment
Vaping versus smoking
For smokers who are not ready to quit yet, e-cigarettes (vapes) may be a better option from a fire safety perspective. Dropping a vape on a carpet, duvet or armchair will not start a fire. So if quitting completely is not an option, this could be a temporary solution.
e-cigarette
Electronic cigarette safety tips
Only use the battery and charger provided with the e-cigarette.
- Avoid leaving vapes on charge overnight.
- Never use a damaged e-cigarette.
- Never vape close to medical oxygen.
We do not recommend any kind of smoking including vaping and e-cigarettes because the full health risks of harm are not fully known.
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