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Smoking materials cause fires and result in more deaths than any other type of fire.

Last updated: 19th March, 2024

Fires caused by smoking materials result in more deaths than any other type of fire. This is despite the overall number of people smoking falling. In 2018/19 smoking materials were the source of ignition in 34 per cent of fire-related fatalities in accidental house fires.

What TO Do

Only use the charger designed for your vaping or e-cigarette device, as using an incorrect charger may lead to an increased risk of fire through overheating
Store vape and e-cigarette liquid refills in a safe and secure place out of the reach of children and vulnerable adults
Ensure you have working smoke alarms on each level of your home and test them every month
Consider requesting a Home Fire Safety Visit to review fire precautions within your home and receive additional advice and guidance

What NOT To Do

Do not assume any charger can be used with your vaping or e-cigarette device, as using an incorrect charger may lead to an increased risk of fire through overheating
Do not leave a vaping or e-cigarette device charging unattended or charging overnight
Do not use a vaping or e-cigarette device close to medical oxygen as it may cause it to ignite
Do not use a vaping or e-cigarette device if you use emollient cream as the cream builds up in fabrics and may ignite
Do not use any vaping or e-cigarette device that shows signs of damage

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