Prevent Fires Caused by Smoking
- Fire safety experts suggest that matches and cigarette lighters are better kept out of sight and out of the reach of children.
- Make it a habit to stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Fire experts recommend dousing cigarette butts with water before discarding.
- Consider having several large, non-tip ashtrays, set on level surfaces available in smoking areas, and emptying them often.
- Before going to bed, it is a good habit to check around and under seat cushions for smoldering cigarette butts.
- Fire authorities recommend not smoking in bed, while lying down, or if you are feeling drowsy.
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