Fires Caused by Children Playing withMatches
Last year in Britain children playing with matches or lighters caused 1,300 house fires.
In our area there were 234 fires caused by children playing with matches or lighters.
Fire is like a magnet to some young children.
Matches and lighters should be kept out of the reach of child, a curious child may climb on a chair to find them.
Very young children often hide matches or lighters in their rooms.
Frightened children may hide under beds or in cupboards if a fire happens.
Putting a smoke alarm in children's room will alert parents of early danger.

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