The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is a time for joy, family reunions, gifts and feasts. However, it also comes with a unique fire risk with twinkling lights, glowing candles, holiday decorations and Christmas trees all potential hazards around the home.
These seemingly harmless decorations can quickly lead to fires; in fact, candles alone account for over 40 preventable fire deaths in Australian homes each year1 and 40% of house fires are caused by electrical appliances and electrical faults2.
Furthermore, research from Brooks Australia reveals a staggering four in ten (40%) Aussie parents have left an electrical appliance on, it’s vital families are on the lookout for potential hazards during one of the busiest times of the year.
Proactive measures should be taken to mitigate the risk of house fires this holiday season which can be done by implementing preventive strategies and remaining attentive to potential hazards. Smoke alarms are one of the best ways to keep your loved ones safe.
Australians are being encouraged to take precautions this holiday period to stay fire safe. To keep you and your family safe, check out Brooks Christmas Fire Safety Checklist.
About Brooks Australia
Brooks Australia has been a market leader in dry fire safety systems and solutions since its founding 50 years ago and was acquired in December 2022 by Irish company Ei Electronics. Recognised as a leader in the public housing sector, Brooks has developed and supplied an array of high-quality, reliable products based on its knowledge and expertise to help safeguard families with their residential and commercial fire panel systems.
About the Citations
The data by Brooks Australia was carried out on a national representative sample of 508 expectant parents and parents with children under 5 in April 2023. Methodology: The data sample was weighted against ABS data for age, gender and location using an online survey that is independently conducted and verified PureProfile.
- https://www.mfs.sa.gov.au/community/safety-and-education/fact-sheets-and-brochures/fact-sheet-pages/candles
- https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9216