Start of national home fire safety week
Posted Nov 24, 2011 7:58 am.
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With the holiday season around the corner, the Canada Safety Council is reminding home owners about the importance of fire safety as National Home Fire Safety Week launches Thursday.
The CSC says the number of preventable fires goes up across Canada this time of year.
A few tips for holiday fire prevention: make sure real trees don’t get dried-out; keep trees and decorations away from the fire place; never leave burning candles unattended and avoid wearing loose clothing while cooking your big holiday meal.
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