Abu Dhabi Police renewed its warning, in three languages, of setting fire to firewood or charcoal inside the house or rooms without observing safety measures to avoid suffocation and fire.
She stressed the need to pay attention when using a wood fireplace, especially at night and not sleep beside it, in order to avoid the risks of suffocation or the outbreak of fire, God forbid, as it must be ignited outside the rooms or provide special hoods for smoke to rise up while maintaining the provision of appropriate ventilation, and not to leave it burning when completed And turn it off outside the house.
She appealed to the public to abide by public safety instructions and guidelines while using heating appliances to avoid any accidents that may result from misuse of them, and to avoid some erratic behaviors and behaviors in the use of heating devices that may cause accidents such as house fires or bottlenecks.
And to ensure the safety and tolerance of the wires connecting the heater and the electrical source, and avoid placing its wires under the carpets, not to allow children to play near or around the heater to avoid touching it, or being exposed to its heat and falling on flammable materials, and not to use it to heat, dry, or light incense.
She cautioned that the heater should be turned off when leaving the place or when sleeping, and not to be placed next to the water or a wet area.