Stay Safe at Home

Last year, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service attended 514 fires in people’s homes. Therefore, the service is encouraging residents to look out for potential fire risks, which is particularly important as we’re all spending more time in our homes due to the pandemic.

To test your fire safety knowledge, enter West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s crossword competition and be in with the chance of winning an Amazon Alexa Dot! Please post your completed crosswords, name and contact details to: Prevention Team, Bognor Fire Station, West Meads Drive, West Sussex PO21 5TB

The closing date for entries is midnight on Sunday 18 April 2021. Terms and conditions can be found online at: www.bit.ly/WSFRSCrossword. For more information on home fire safety, and booking a free virtual Safe and Well Visit, please visit: www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire.

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2. Don't get (__________) whilst cooking (10) 5. Never (________) your extension lead (8) 8. (__________) burn at a temperature of 700 degrees celsius (10) 11. Don't put your (___, ______) on a hot oven after using them (3, 6) 12. Plugs should not be used if the cable is (_______) in any way (7) 14. Keep (_______) away from flammable materials (7)

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1. Don't cook if you're affected by (_______) or prescription drugs (7) 3. You must test them weekly (5, 5) 4. Extinguish cigarettes with (_____) (5) 6. (________) your electrical appliances to receive recall notices (8) 7. Clean your (_____) after using it for cooking (5) 9. Always plan two (______, ______) for your home (6, 6) 10. You unplug this at night after restoring your mobile phones battery life (7) 13. This vertical channel should be cleaned at least once a year (7)