Muscat, North al Batinah top in fire-related incidents
Published: 07:08 AM,Aug 19,2023 | EDITED : 11:08 AM,Aug 19,2023
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Muscat: The capital topped the list of fire incidents in the country in 2022 with 1,307 cases, which is 31.2 percent of the total incidents reported in the country.
According to National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI), 4,186 cases were reported in the country in 2022, of which 949 were in North al Batinah, 367 in South al Batinah, 435 in Al Dhakilyah and 349 in Dhofar governorate among others.
Incidents reported from household facilities were 32.1 percent, transportation (22.2 percent), Residues (20 percent), agriculture (9.8 percent), and companies and enterprises 7.2 percent.)
According to the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), smoke and gas leakage detectors should be installed in the home and electrical appliances be shut down immediately after use to avoid risks.
Among the most important reasons that lead to fires in residential facilities are: not closing the gas cylinder after cooking and when leaving the house, children tampering with lighters and matches, smoking and throwing cigarette butts in places not designated for them, and leaving food on fire stoves unattended.
In addition to loading electrical sockets above their capacity, leaving electrical devices in operation for a long period, failing to maintain electrical devices and tools on a regular basis, installing, and maintenance of electrical connections by unqualified persons, and the use of electrical tools and devices that do not conform to standard specifications.
According to National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI), 4,186 cases were reported in the country in 2022, of which 949 were in North al Batinah, 367 in South al Batinah, 435 in Al Dhakilyah and 349 in Dhofar governorate among others.
Incidents reported from household facilities were 32.1 percent, transportation (22.2 percent), Residues (20 percent), agriculture (9.8 percent), and companies and enterprises 7.2 percent.)
According to the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), smoke and gas leakage detectors should be installed in the home and electrical appliances be shut down immediately after use to avoid risks.
Among the most important reasons that lead to fires in residential facilities are: not closing the gas cylinder after cooking and when leaving the house, children tampering with lighters and matches, smoking and throwing cigarette butts in places not designated for them, and leaving food on fire stoves unattended.
In addition to loading electrical sockets above their capacity, leaving electrical devices in operation for a long period, failing to maintain electrical devices and tools on a regular basis, installing, and maintenance of electrical connections by unqualified persons, and the use of electrical tools and devices that do not conform to standard specifications.
When a fire breaks out in the house, it is advised to:- shut off the electricity and gas and to remove materials that help ignite if possible so that the fire does not spread, to evacuate the place from all people, to help the elderly, children and people with disabilities to evacuate the place quickly before the spread of the fire and to call the emergency number (9999) or the Authority’s Operations Center at (24343666).