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Fire risk is greatest at night when you are asleep. When we sleep we can lose our sense of smell and smoke can put you into a deeper sleep. Without a working smoke alarm you may not wake up in time to safely escape.
Smoking in bed is very dangerous. Never smoke in bed.
Never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended; turn off heaters and make sure fireplace embers are extinguished before leaving the room.
Ensure powered electrical appliances like hairdryers, hair straighteners and laptops are not left on bedding.
Turn off heaters and other electrical appliances before going to bed.
Turn electric blankets on 30 minutes before getting into bed and turn off as you get into bed.
Keep electric blankets flat with controls at the side of the bed. Regularly check for broken or worn wiring.
Only purchase heat bags with instructions. Do not use heat bags as bed warmers, they can overheat and start a fire.

Before Bed/Night Routine Tips

Have a routine before you go to sleep every night, which includes:

Switch off all electrical appliances – do not charge mobile phones, tablets or laptops overnight
Don’t put washing machine or tumble dryer on overnight
Turn off heaters
Make sure all candles and cigarettes are out properly