Fires caused by smoking materials are the biggest killers in accidental house fires – in fact every three days someone dies from a fire caused by a cigarette.

If you smoke in your home, we would urge you to be cautious and follow the safety advice below:

Make sure your cigarette is fully extinguished and carefully disposed of.
• Make sure your cigarette is fully extinguished and carefully disposed of.

• Never smoke in bed – you could easily doze off and set your bed on fire.
• Always use a proper ashtray which is made of material which can’t burn or tip over.
• Take extra care when you’re tired, are taking any sort of drugs/medication or have been drinking alcohol. It’s very easy to fall asleep while your cigarette is still burning.
• Keep matches and lighters away from children – consider buying child resistant lighters and match boxes to reduce the risk.