A Brighter, Safer Diwali: Fire Safety Tips to protect your Loved Ones and property

Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India that brings joy and positivity into our lives. Diwali is symbolized by light. The very same light can become destructive and can take away lives and happiness. You may hear on the news about people who have lost their lives or damaged property. To prevent such a tragedy, adopting fire safety tips is essential. 

Mindful Placement of Diyas and Candles

While talking about Diwali, let’s not forget about lighting up Diyas and candles. One of the key activities people engage in while celebrating Diwali.  People light Diyas for good luck and prosperity. When decorating your home with Diyas, be careful of placement. Avoid placing Diyas close to curtains, paper decorations, wooden furniture, or any flammable material that can catch fire easily. 

Safety with Firecrackers and Sparklers

Firecrackers are everyone’s favorite. There are lots of types of firecrackers that create different amounts of light when ignited. However, you never know where they might fly or land. To prevent accidents, use quality products and keep alcohol away from the area. Choose a location that is open and suitable for firecrackers. Always supervise your children while they ignite firecrackers. In any case of fire be prepared to suppress it quickly. 

Electrical Safety for Festive Lighting

Along with all that, people decorate their homes with a series of lights. After Diwali, they pack away the lights and the next year they use the same series of lights without checking for any damages, which can lead to fires. If firecrackers come into contact with an electrical pole or device, it can be a major cause of fire. To prevent electrical fires, use quality lights and avoid overloading circuits. Make sure to secure cords properly. Keeping these possibilities in mind, it is important to have fire extinguishers in your home to enhance safety. Stay aware!

Keeping Fire Extinguishers Handy

Having a fire extinguisher easily available during Diwali is an essential fire safety tip. It can be very helpful in critical situations. Make sure that you have the right type of fire extinguishers- that can extinguish both the fire spread by electrical fire and fire caused by any flammable materials. If you do not have a fire extinguisher at your home, bring one for this Diwali; it can be a valuable investment. If you already have a fire extinguisher at your home, inspect it for any damage or refill. If you have an old extinguisher, replace it to avoid any potential failure in an emergency. 

Educate your family on how to use a fire extinguisher during an emergency. Make sure to place it within reach because you don’t want to lose your family members during this festival. Our loved ones are our top priority and keeping them safe is our responsibility.  Your negligence can lead to consequences that someone will have to bear for a lifetime.

Keeping Your Workspace Safe when Unoccupied During Diwali

During Diwali, offices are often unoccupied. To safeguard your workplaces from fire during this vacation time, consider installing a fire suppression system. It protects your workplace even when you’re not there by automatically detecting and extinguishing fires. Offices, data centers, factories, and industries should consider installing fire suppression systems at their locations. This system provides complete protection, automatically detecting and extinguishing fires to protect valuable assets, including critical data and equipment, even when no one is around.

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Happy & Safe Diwali from the Kanex Fire Family!