Fire safety warning for boat and caravan owners
● CARAVAN and boat owners in Halton are being warned of the dangers of not having a smoke alarm installed ahead of the holiday season.
Firefighters in Cheshire are out and about promoting fire safety in both.
A Cheshire Fire And Rescue Service (CFRS) spokesman said as it is often difficult for fire crews to reach fires on boats, and fires in caravans can catch quickly, it is important for people to take steps to prevent blazes through having a working smoke alarm and an escape plan.
CFRS’s head of prevention, Nick Evans, said: “It is important that if you are planning on using your caravan or boat over the summer months, you make sure that if you have a smoke alarm they are work- ing properly, or if you don’t have any, get one installed.
“Fires in caravans and boats can take hold very quickly and are often in remote areas so if you have a map reference, nearby landmark or address, it can help crews locate you quicker.
“The best advice we can give is to try and avoid the fires in the first place.
“A lot are caused by simple things such as people lighting candles, cooking fires and smoking.
“It might seem obvious but use your common sense by avoiding lighting candles and matches, never leaving cooking unattended and don’t smoke inside.”
For more safety information visit www.cheshirefire. gov.uk