Hanoi police warn of peak 'dry season, beware of firewood'

The North is entering the peak of the dry season, therefore, people need to be extremely careful to ensure fire safety for themselves and those around them.

According to statistics from the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (PCCC&CNCH), 50% of fires occur due to electrical short circuits and fires.

To prevent fires and explosions caused by electrical overload, Dan Phuong District Police (Hanoi) recommends that people design and install electrical wiring systems according to standards and not arbitrarily change automatic shut-off devices.

In addition, people should not use too many electrical devices at the same time, in the same outlet.

Dry season increases fires and explosions

People also need to periodically check electrical systems to promptly fix them, avoiding the risk of overload causing unfortunate incidents.

Dan Phuong District Police noted that families need to be on guard against other causes of fire and explosion such as charging electrical devices, burning incense, cooking, etc. Objects that are flammable and explosive such as gas stoves, lighters, etc. should be placed in cool places, away from flammable objects.

Electrical appliances such as irons, rice cookers, and electric stoves must be kept out of reach of children and turned off when not in use.

Due to the typical dry and cold winter climate in the North, there is a need to use heating devices such as heating lamps, heating fans, electric blankets, dryers, drying cabinets, etc. These are all heat-generating devices that consume a lot of electricity and can cause electrical overload if not used properly.

Therefore, people need to be careful when using these devices. Absolutely do not leave them near children, do not place these devices near flammable objects.

The fires will have serious consequences.

According to Dan Phuong District Police, motorbikes and cars are vehicles that use gasoline. These vehicles also have a high risk of causing fire and explosion, so when kept indoors, people need to place them far away from the kitchen.

Dan Phuong District Police recommend that each family should also equip themselves with fire-fighting equipment and products. These devices should be placed in visible and easy-to-reach places to prevent fires and make them easy to handle. Instruct family members on how to use fire-fighting equipment to respond promptly in the event of a fire or explosion.

When a fire occurs, it is necessary to notify everyone around as soon as possible, call the fire department at 114 for timely support.

For agencies and enterprises, Dan Phuong District Police require compliance with fire prevention and fighting regulations. Self-inspection procedures for fire prevention and fighting at the facility must be regularly carried out, both ad hoc and periodic. Agencies also need to focus on overall inspection of electrical equipment, periodic maintenance and repair of damaged equipment to ensure fire prevention and fighting safety.

Dan Phuong District Police recommend that agencies and businesses need to have strict regulations on compliance with fire prevention and fighting regulations, thoroughly instructing officers and employees to turn off electrical equipment before leaving, to avoid waste and cause fire safety risks.

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