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Home owners urged to install smoke detectors

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MUSCAT, April 29 - The Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulances (PACDA) has urged all citizens and residents to install portable smoke detectors in homes as a precaution against household fires especially at nights. Earlier, the Authority has made it compulsory for all commercial establishments to have fire alarms in their premises and fire proof certificate made mandatory for further documentation. “Fire tragedies involving residences can be minimised had an effective smoke detector system is in place, which help detecting fires, especially when everybody is fast asleep,” a senior official at the PACDA told the Observer.


He said the major reasons of fire accidents in residential facilities are attributed to negligence, lack of care and caution when dealing with electrical appliances, cooking gas and others. He further said that a set of precautions need to be followed while handling electrical appliances. Accordingly, the gas cylinder needs to be switched off once done with cooking and or before leaving the house. Ensure the maintenance of devices and do not leave the mobile phone connected to the charger for long periods.


Keeping a multi-purpose fire extinguisher handy is highly advised. Also, never attempt to pour water on the burning oil, but try to cover the pan with a copper pot. In case of fire, the main source of electricity and gas should be closed if possible and leave the house as soon as possible. Do not put obstacles in front of the exit points and corridors and ensure that all members of the family and the assembly are out of danger of fire and smoke.


KABEER YOUSUF


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