Lunar Seventh Month Fire Safety Advisory

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  13 Aug 15, 21:12

  Thursday, 13 August 2015 
  Lunar Seventh Month Fire Safety Advisory

  In view of the Lunar Seventh Month from 14 August 2015, the SCDF would like to remind members of the public to exercise caution when conducting religious activities such as the burning of incense papers and joss sticks, which are expected to increase.

   

  Here are a few simple fire safety tips to help minimise potential hazards during this period:

   

  Fire Safety Advisory:

   

  1. For public housing estates, always burn incense paper in the incense burners or metal containers provided by the Town Councils.  Private residential owners are also encouraged to use incense paper burners.

   

  1. The burners or containers should be placed on sturdy ground and away from combustible materials and locations such as the switch room or other residential premises.

   

  1. Check the area for smouldering incense or embers and make sure that the fires are completely extinguished before leaving.

   

  1. Avoid throwing lighted materials such as candles and matches onto grass patches and fields as these may inadvertently start a fire.

   

  Fire safety is a collective responsibility and together we can help to reduce fire occurrences in Singapore.