It’s Shrove Tuesday, and with a majority of us looking forward to tucking into some delicious pancakes today, it’s easy to forget the importance of fire safety on a day like Pancake Day.
According to the GOV.UK Statistics for the financial year 2020 to 2021, the following shocking information was stated:
- Cooking appliances accounted for 46% of accidental fires in dwellings.
- Additionally cooking appliances caused 35% of non-fatal casualties.
- Misuse of equipment or appliance was the cause of 31% of accidental dwelling fires.
- Food was the material responsible for 18% of dwelling fires.
- The item first ignited in 26% of dwelling fires was food.
Figures and information compiled by the insurer Policy Expert indicate that on Pancake Day, claims for damage to property, as well as possessions, leap by 20%! Furthermore, this damage is more costly, with statistics showing that claims are 14% higher on Pancake Day compared to any other day.
With this information in mind, here are some things you can do to make your kitchen safer this Shrove Tuesday:
- Supervise any children or pets in the kitchen at all times.
- Install smoke alarms and ensure they are working.
- Never leave hot pans unattended, turn off all appliances when finished.
- Enjoy your pancakes!
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