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House fires in Queensland are more common in winter (Photo: Jim Bond)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 5, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government is urging householders to pay attention to fire safety risks after new data revealed the State\u2019s south-east is at greater risk of house fires during winter.<\/p>\n

Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said the trend of winter house fires was worrying.<\/p>\n

“Last year, firefighters attended about 520 house fires in winter,” Mr Crawford said.<\/p>\n

“The south-east accounted for nearly two-thirds of this figure, with more than 300 house fires attended by firefighters in three months.<\/p>\n

He said families should pay close attention to heating devices, particularly if they have not been used in some time.<\/p>\n

“Over the past five years, heating devices have been responsible for almost 200 winter house fires,” he said.<\/p>\n

“If you are using a heater or electric blanket, check the appliance for fraying, exposed cords or other damage, and if it is faulty, replace or repair the item.”<\/p>\n

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Katarina Carroll said Queenslanders should also take care in the kitchen, where cooking appliances were a common source for fires all year round.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We know nearly half of all house fires start in the cooking area of the home,” Ms Carroll said.<\/p>\n

“Each year, firefighters attend an average of nearly 900 kitchen fires across the State.<\/p>\n

“If you\u2019re warming up with a winter soup, remember your kitchen safety tips, such as smothering a fat fire instead of dousing with water and keeping flammable items away from stoves and cooking spaces.”<\/p>\n

Ms Carroll said it was important for all members of the family to understand simple fire safety practices, as well as having a fire escape plan to use in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n

“If you haven\u2019t prepared one already, now is the time to draw one up,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Sit down with your family, work out your best route to escape, where you will meet safely, and then practise, practise, practise.<\/p>\n

“It is crucial that every member of the family, including children, understands what to do in an emergency.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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