Firefighters issue stark warning over carbon monoxide alarms
36 people die from fires each year in Ireland
Firefighters in Dublin have issued a stark warning over smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Dublin Fire Brigade reminded people of the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as they recently responded to the scene of a fire in Dublin.
"Firefighters from Tallaght and Dolphins Barn fire stations responding to a mobile home fire recently mobile homes (including holiday homes) should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms," they said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
On average, 36 people die from fires each year in Ireland. The majority of these fatalities occur in the home and of these fatalities; the highest percentage is the elderly.
The brigade reminded the public of three golden rules.
- Install smoke alarms to give early warning and test regularly
- Prepare an evacuation plan and then practice it regularly
- Look around and eliminate the hazards
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