The Fire and Rescue Department advises the public to thoroughly check their homes for fire hazards before travelling during the post-Chinese New Year period. They urge people to secure flammable materials, unplug unused electrical appliances, and exercise caution with fireworks and candles.
For some, Wednesday may be the best time to head back to their hometowns as the traffic crawls due to the Chinese New Year celebrations may have passed for now.
Before you make the drive, however, it will be worth doing a thorough sweep of your home to mitigate any risk of mishaps there while away, the Fire and Rescue Department has advised. Department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad urged the public to survey inside their homes and surrounding areas as well.“Make sure no flammable materials are left exposed,” he said.
He said any unused electrical appliances, especially heat-inducing ones like water heaters and ovens, should be unplugged from their sockets.CNY eve rush: Traffic smooth on major highways in the morning For flammable items like petrol, lubricants or chemicals that could be lying around the house or premise, Nor Hisham stressed that such items should be securely kept away from fire sources.With fireworks being a part of Chinese New Year Celebrations, Nor Hisham urged the public to only use them in safe and secure areas.“Lit candles can cause fires if they are placed too close to flammable items or left unattended,” he said.
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