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Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire & Rescue service Biggest cause of fire…Cooking! Last year over half of all accidental fires in the home, in England, were linked to cooking... Your local crews are urging everyone to think Safety First when cooking: • Keep tea towels and cloths away • Make sure saucepan handles are turned inwards • Avoid leaving children in the kitchen alone • If oil starts to smoke, its too hot. Turn off heat and leave it to cool • Double check the cooker/hob is off when you have finished cooking REMEMBER... Test your smoke alarms weekly In the event of a fire GET OUT | STAY OUT | CALL 999 2 For further information on fire safety or to book a FREE Home Fire Risk Check please contact 01296 744477 or email: [email protected] bucksfire.gov.uk To advertise in Hiya Bucks text or call 07947 349134