Situation Report

Our situation reports of recent have indicated an increase in cases of fire outbreak. 

Kindly use the following tips to prevent fire outbreaks:

- Remove dry leaves and grasses from your surroundings.

- Check your residence, offices and places of business for faulty electrical wiring and also avoid overloading electrical circuits. 

- Keep flammable items such as insecticides and perfumes away from open fire.

- Do not leave food on fire unattended.

- Check your gas cylinders for leakages at the depot before refilling them.

- Avoid smoking indoors and endeavour to properly put out your cigarettes even while smoking outdoors.

- Ensure you have fire extinguishers in your homes, car, offices, shops and also make sure you know how to properly use them.

- Avoid using cooking gas to power your generator.

- Avoid bush/outdoor burning as it can rapidly spread in dry conditions.

- Endeavour to buy your petrol, kerosene, gas, diesel from reputable sources. Do not cut corners.

- Schedule routine maintenance for your household appliances as they can cause a fire outbreak when not properly cared for.

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