Gas leaks, sheer negligence and a lack of adequate supervision of children are among the reasons for a recent spate of home fires, according to investigators.
Families are being urged to take proper precautions in their homes to avoid potential tragedies and unnecessary heartache, particularly during the summer months when schools are closed.
Civil Defence safety and wellness director Major Dr Musa’ab Alkhaldi has stated that everybody in a household, from the eldest to the youngest, should be responsible for their safety and should be educated on basic ways to prevent fires from starting in the first place … and knowing what best to do in an emergency.
