🎄 Ready to deck the halls with festive lights? 🎄 Before you dive into the Christmas spirit, here’s a friendly reminder for all you forgetful decorators out there! Dorset Fire Protection folks have flagged Christmas lights as a big fire hazard. Turns out, letting those twinkly wonders stay on for too long can be risky. 🔥
Here’s a handy tip: grab a Christmas light timer ⏱️. It’ll make sure your lights don’t stay on all night and can even help chop a bit off your electricity bill! 💡 And if you’re the worrying type, snap a quick pic of your turned-off lights before you leave the house. Peace of mind is priceless, right?
But wait, there’s more! County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service remind us not to over-rely on extension leads. More sockets at the right places will help, but if you’re using extensions, play it safe. Never join two cables with a twist and tape—they’ve got to be up to scratch with proper connectors and plugs. ❌
A bit of planning goes a long way in making sure your holidays are both merry and bright (and safe)! 🎅✨ Stay jolly!