Director FES issues advisory on fire prevention

Srinagar, May 24: Taking stock of the situation and daily rise in fire incidents, Director Fire and Emergency Services (FES), Alok Kumar Friday issued strict directions and advisory keeping in view the increasing temperatures and HEATWAVE across Jammu and Kashmir, especially Jammu province.

Given the warning issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA), the FES Department issued an advisory for preventive measures to be taken from a fire safety point of view in the public interest to minimise the losses due to fires.

The advisory reads as; Remove flammable materials such as piles of dust, leaves, sticks and cardboard from your living area as they may ignite under strong direct sunlight.

THE ADVISORY

• Keep your cables tidy and do not overload sockets.
• Give the electric panels and gadgets rest and cooling breaks after intervals.
• Trip off the electricity of houses when out of premises.
• Avoid placing electric cables under furniture, carpets, and near plastic sheets or flammable objects.
• Store matches and lighters out of children’s sight and reach to avoid any mischief by children.
• Avoid cooking during peak hours.
• Open doors and windows to ventilate cooking area adequately.
• Douse the cigarette butts with water and place them in a fire-proof container to safely dispose of them after you are sure they have gone out.
• Don’t toss them on the ground.
• Extinguish fire pits and campfires when done.
• Pay attention to local ordinances for trash burning.
• Use caution when using flammable liquids.
• Don’t throw lit cigarettes carelessly out of your moving car.
• Don’t leave the trash and stubble in burning condition.
• Farmers should avoid the burning of trash and stubble.
• In case of urgency, it should be completely burnt in their presence and ensure that there is no chance of re-ignition of fire.