In line with the celebration of Christmas and New Year, Dabawenyos are being reminded by the Bureau of Fire Protection to practice fire safety to prevent the holidays from turning into a disaster.
“Decorations, Christmas trees, and candles add to the beauty of the holiday season, but they can also pose a fire risk,” told BFP F/Chief Inspector Patricio Brañanola in an interview with Edge Davao, adding that using them correctly will help keep everyone safe.
As the public is anticipating the holiday season, BFP is also reminding the public to be extra careful with the use of matches, electronic gadgets and make sure lighted candles/lamps, and oven stoves are put off after use.
Brañanola added that the Fire Stations in Davao have their respective campaign to remind the public of their responsibility to ensure safety as they celebrate this holiday season.
He also reminded Dabawenyos to make sure their Christmas lights are of high quality and do not short quickly as electrical short circuits had been one of the leading causes of fires during the holidays.
Residents were likewise reminded always to check their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks before leaving their house to make sure they do not leak and trigger a fire.
“We want all Dabawenyos to have a safe and happy holiday season,” said Brañanola.
