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Summer is a time for making memories – from family BBQs and garden parties to camping trips, caravan holidays and long-awaited summer holidays abroad. While it’s a season filled with fun and relaxation, it’s also a time when many people become a little more relaxed about home and fire safety. Whether you’re leaving your home empty for a weekend getaway or cooking outdoors more often, taking a few simple precautions can help keep you, your family and your property protected.
One of the biggest concerns during the summer holiday season is leaving your home unattended. Whether you’re away for a long weekend or a two-week holiday, it’s important to know your home is still protected.
FireAngel’s Pro Connected Range gives homeowners greater peace of mind by knowing that if one alarm alerts, they all do. With the Pro Connected gateway, if a compatible alarm is triggered while you’re away, you’ll receive an alert allowing you to act quicker.
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Smart connected protection is a simple way to improve your home safety, particularly during busy holiday periods when properties may be left empty for extended periods.
Summer activities often mean more outdoor cooking. Whether you’re using a charcoal BBQ, gas barbecue or portable camping stove, it’s important to remember that these appliances can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and poisonous gas that can be fatal if inhaled. BBQs and camping stoves should never be used inside homes, tents, caravans, awnings or enclosed spaces, even after they’ve stopped cooking, as they can continue producing CO.
The risk isn’t limited to outdoor entertaining either. Gas appliances used in campervans, caravans and holiday accommodation can also present a carbon monoxide hazard if they aren’t properly maintained or ventilated.
For reliable protection, FireAngel recommends installing a carbon monoxide alarm wherever fuel-burning appliances are present.
Many countries have less stringent carbon monoxide safety requirements than the UK, so taking your own trusted CO alarm can provide valuable extra reassurance while travelling.
Hotter, drier weather also increases the risk of outdoor fires. Between January and July 2026, England and Wales experienced 342 wildfires linked to rising spring and summer temperatures. In a typical year, Fire and Rescue Services attend around 30,000 wildfires and grass fires, highlighting how quickly small incidents can escalate during warmer months.
Simple safety tips can help reduce the risk:
For more advice on preventing wildfires and staying safe in the heat, visit the National Fire Chiefs Council and summer safety guidance from the UK Government.
Summer should be about enjoying time with family and friends, not worrying about what you’ve left behind. Whether you’re looking for travel safety, travelling safety tips, advice or practical fire safety solutions, taking a proactive approach can make all the difference.
By combining smart connected protection for your home with reliable carbon monoxide alarms for holidays and outdoor adventures, FireAngel helps you stay protected wherever summer takes you.
Before you set off on your next adventure, make sure your home and loved ones are protected with FireAngel.
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