Over 50% of all fires in the home are caused by cooking accidents. 

However, there are important precautions you can take to keep you, your family and those things most precious to you safe, when busy in the kitchen:

• Always take extra care with hot oil 
• Avoid leaving children alone in the kitchen when cooking
• Make sure you keep matches and saucepan handles out of children's reach to keep them safe

Other common fires in the home can be prevented by following these steps:

• Make sure that candles are in secure holders and never leave them unattended
• Do not overload electrical sockets
• Make sure cigarettes are stubbed out properly and disposed of carefully and NEVER smoke in bed