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Stored combustible items and papers on the balcony or terrace are dangerous for the occurrence of fires when fireworks, flares, unextinguished cigarettes fall on them, warns the Regional Directorate of Fire Safety and Protection of the Population.

In the midst of the winter heating season and in anticipation of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Varna fire department has issued some safety advice to citizens.

When leaving the residence, the advice is to check whether all electrical appliances are switched off.

During the preparations for the Christmas and New Year's meals, the housewives should not leave the cooking appliances switched on unattended.

The serviceability of the electrical installation and electrical appliances must be checked.

Cold weather and snowfalls require the use of more heating devices.

Books, toys and other combustible materials should not be placed near or on heating devices.

The Christmas tree should be placed at a safe distance away from curtains and other combustible materials.

Cotton and paper tree decorations are flammable.

Children should not be allowed to light sparklers and candles on their own and play with them around the Christmas tree, and parental supervision is mandatory.

If you use an electric decoration, carefully check its technical condition and the serviceability of the electrical supply.

Do not leave it on unattended.

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Pyrotechnic articles (fireworks, flares, flares, sparklers and other means) should not be thrown indiscriminately.

They are intended for use in open and safe places!

Never attempt to re-ignite unfired pyrotechnics.

Experts warn that when visiting churches, candles should be lit only in designated places (candlesticks), and burned in specially prepared containers (buckets of water and boxes of sand).

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