Advice Centre - Avoiding cigarette fires in the home
Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out. Right out!
Never smoke in bed
Use a proper ashtray – never a wastepaper basket
Make sure your ashtray can’t tip over and is made of a material that won’t burn
Don’t leave a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe lying around. They can easily fall over and start a fire
Take extra care if you smoke when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs, or if you’ve been drinking. You might fall asleep and set your bed or sofa on fire
Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach
Consider buying child resistant lighters and match boxes