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Fires

Many fires in the home are caused by a single moment of carelessness and could be easily prevented.

The Directgov website includes advice about fire safety, including information on:

• fire safety in the home
• fire and firework for parties and celebrations
• using candles safely at home
• smoking safety

Emergencies

Always dial 999 in case of emergencies.

You can also contact your local fire station for non-urgent matters. Details of these are available from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service website.