Finally, use the cooker only for cooking, never for heating or drying clothes. The Smoke Alarm Make sure your electric blanket is used according to manufacturers instructions, and check it regularly for wear or damage. When storing, roll rather than fold it. A properly working flashlight beside your-bed is useful for emergency light at night. Never smoke in bed as it is one of the most dangerous fire ha2ards and should be avoided completely.
Most fires happen at night when people are asleep.
Your chances of dying or being injured in a fire are cut dramatically by the smoke alarm's early warning system. Position an approved smoke alarm where you can hear it clearly all over the flat. In larger flats, you may need more than one smoke alarm. Test your smoke alarms regularly. If your smoke alarm sounds, or if one goes off elsewhere in your building, never assume it's a false alarm - always act immediately.