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Think Safe Be Safe: Fire Prevention Tips

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http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/safety_guide/sg_fire_w001.aspx  External Link

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Home Safety Council

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According to the Home Safety Council’s State of Home Safety in America Report, fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths. Fire safety and survival begin with everyone in your household being prepared. This article provides safety measures from the Home Safety Council to reduce the chance of fire in your home, including store gasoline in a garage or shed in a container approved for gasoline storage, store matches and lighters in a locked cabinet, keep space heaters at least three feet away from things that can burn, and more.

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Review Date

5/18/2007