SAFETY ADVICE

FIREFIGHTERS have issued safety guidelines for those who are now storing fuel at home.

■■Do not store petrol at home unless you have to, if you do STORE IT SAFELY

■■Petrol is a dangerous substance, it is a highly flammable liquid that gives off vapours that can be easily ignited. Any leak of petrol can lead to a serious fire and/or explosion, particularly if the leak occurs within a building.

■■Petrol must not be stored in living accommodation

■■The storage place must have a direct exit to open air and ventilation

■■You must take reasonable precautions to prevent any ignition sources or excessive heat in the storage place

■■Where the storage place is attached to a building, e.g. an integral garage, it must be provided with fire separation from the remainder of the building