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Sarnia warns of increased fire risks during holidays due to cooking, decorations, and lithium batteries, urging safety measures like tree watering, working alarms, and safe charging.
Sarnia Fire Rescue is warning residents that Christmas and New Year’s are peak times for fatal fires due to increased cooking, gatherings, and holiday decorations.
Fire safety educator Capt.
Mike Otis urges daily watering of Christmas trees to prevent rapid ignition, proper use of electrical cords, and the use of battery-powered candles.
Real candles should never be left unattended.
Kitchen safety is stressed, with a reminder to “look when you cook.” Residents are advised to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working, have a home escape plan with two exits per room, and practice annual drills.
The fire service also warns of rising risks from lithium-ion battery fires in devices like phones and e-bikes, which can enter “thermal runaway,” and recommends avoiding overnight charging and proper disposal of damaged batteries.
Sarnia advierte del aumento de los riesgos de incendio durante las vacaciones debido a la cocina, las decoraciones y las baterías de litio, instando a tomar medidas de seguridad como el riego de los árboles, el funcionamiento de las alarmas y la carga segura.