On June 25, 2015, popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw experienced a rude shock when her home at Lekki Phase One was gutted by fire.
1. Always put off appliances when not in use Sometimes, when rushing off to work, we sometimes forget to put off our appliances; other times, we might assume it is not that important. This is very dangerous! Always put off all your home appliances to avoid voltage surge that may follow when power is restored after an outage. Don’t forget to do the same when leaving the office; you don’t want to cost your company millions of naira in repairs and let’s not forget you could lose your job. 2. Avoid distraction in the kitchen Fire safety starts in the kitchen as this is where most fire accidents start. This is because most people start cooking a meal but soon become distracted and forget about it. This is one of the reasons why taking your phones to the kitchen is a very bad idea. You might become distracted; no thanks to the numerous social media platforms most of us are on. If you have to leave the kitchen, or answer a phone call, turn the heat off first. 3. Keep your generator in a safe place All generators should be kept in an open space for cross-ventilation and not in an enclosed environment. 4. Do not be an emergency engineer or electrician Faulty or deteriorating electrical cords are another top cause of home fires. Cords that have become frayed or cracked can send sparks to flammable surfaces and start a fire. Avoid fixing electrical faults personally when you apparently do not have the skill. Violating the basic rule of aligning like charges can lead to a spark which may result in fire. So contact a professional when your electrical appliances are faulty. 5. Keep the candle on a candlestand Don’t leave the candles on after that romantic evening with your spouse and get carried away with … you know what. Always put them on a candlestand and remember to put them off before going to bed. Also, desist from putting them beside clothes or curtains as they are highly flammable. Here is another idea: instead of using traditional, open-flame candles, consider switching to battery-operated candles that look and perform like real ones. Did you find this article helpful? Share this article with loved ones and subscribe to our newsletter to receive more helpful articles like this that will make your life easier and better. Stay safe and keep your home safe this July. Happy new month! Do you have other tips you would like to share with us? Please send them to editor(at)connectnigeria(dot)com and get featured. Photo Credit: Ferrell-lawfirm.comYou might also like:
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Some many people and homes are victims of domestic gas explosion so always ensure to put off the cooking gas when done cooking.
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