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We all know that your university days are among the best in your life. You're away from home - possibly for the first time and there's a whole world of new experiences out there! This is a new chapter in your life and a big step towards your chosen career. So it's not something you would want to throw away.
Fire can damage not only your home and possessions but it can wreck lives - your life, your family's and your friends'.
When you share accommodation you're much more likely to experience a fire, which is why you have to take extra care to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Over the past five years cigarettes, smoking materials and candles have been the cause of 1,500 injuries among 18 - 24 years olds. Fifty-five per cent of accidental fire deaths amongst this age group occur through the carelessness in the kitchen when cooking and the handling of hot substances and misuse of electrical equipment. Directgov website
Over the past five years cigarettes, smoking materials and candles have been the cause of 1,500 injuries among 18 - 24 years olds. Fifty-five per cent of accidental fire deaths amongst this age group occur through the carelessness in the kitchen when cooking and the handling of hot substances and misuse of electrical equipment.
Directgov website
Have a look at the directgov website for more in-depth details about fire safety in your hall/home.
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