On October 8, a fire broke out in a bedroom in a residential building in Shunyi District, Beijing, which was caused by the failure to turn off the electric blanket in time. The fire was extinguished by fire and rescue personnel in time and caused no casualties, but the mattress, lights, curtains and air conditioners and other furniture in the bedroom were burned.
It is understood that on the evening of October 7, the residents used an electric blanket on the bed in the bedroom on the southeast side in order to make a face, but when they got up early to go to work the next day, they forgot to turn off the power switch of the electric blanket. The electric blanket in the bedroom is constantly heated, causing the bedding to gradually overheat and cause a fire.
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At about 8:28 on January 27, a fire broke out on the 17th floor of a residential building in Shaoguan, Guangdong, with a large amount of smoke at the scene. The cause of the fire was that the electric blanket ignited the quilt, causing the fire to spread to the entire room, covering an area of about 50 square meters. The head of the household had gone out at the time of the fire, and there were no casualties as a result of the fire.
As the temperature gradually drops
I believe that many people have already arranged it
All kinds of heating equipment
Such as electric blankets, electric heaters, hand warmers, etc
But if used improperly
It can be a "ticking time bomb" in your home
Electric blankets: Beware of electric shocks and starting fires
- Do not use for long periods of time
When using an electric blanket, be sure to preheat it before unplugging it. Don't turn on the power for too long, and turn off the power when you go to bed. Excessive temperatures are not only a safety hazard, but also reduce the quality of sleep.
- Avoid wetting the heating pad
If it gets wet, it is easy to cause electric shock.
- Do not fold the electric blanket
It is easy to cause damage to the internal wires when folded for a long time, and it is easy to leak electricity when used.
- Regular inspections and replacements
Even if the quality is good, it cannot be used for a long time. Electric blankets that have been used for several years will also be damaged and prone to danger. The average service life of household electric blankets is 6 years.
Electric heater: Beware of starting a fire
- Do not touch open flames
When using electric heaters for heating, be sure to keep them away from open flames. In addition, do not use air fresheners, toilet water, etc. in the vicinity to avoid the risk of explosion.
- Keep away from flammable materials
When using, the body temperature is generally high, and it is necessary to stay away from flammable materials for more than 1 meter, especially the clothes, bedding and paper items at home should not be placed next to them.
- Occlusion cannot be overridden
The surface of the electric heater cannot cover the clothes during use, which is easy to cause fire.
- Repair oil leakage and abnormal noise in time
During use, if there is oil leakage, abnormal noise, etc., stop using, do not disassemble it by yourself, and find a professional to repair it.
Hand Warmers: Beware of burns and explosions
- Try to choose a heating wire heating style
Hand warmers on the market are generally divided into electrode heating and heating wire heating, and try to choose the latter when purchasing. The internal liquid of the electrode charging is electrified, and it is easy to leak if the seal is poor, and the heating wire is relatively safe. If you can see a heater with an obvious arc, it is mostly a heating wire type hand warmer.
- Do not use for long periods of time
Whether it is an electrode heating or a heating wire heating style, do not use it for a long time to avoid the risk of burning the skin.
- Do not use while charging
During the use of the hand warmer, it is forbidden to use it while charging to prevent the risk of explosion.
- Do not place hand warmers in the bedding
Try not to use the hand warmer when resting at night, and do not put the hand warmer in the bedding to avoid burns and accidents.
- Pay attention to the age of use
It is necessary to always check whether the power supply line is damaged, whether there is heating during the charging process, and the hand warmers that exceed the service life should be eliminated to eliminate potential safety hazards.
Warm paste: Beware of low-temperature burns
- Avoid prolonged use
When the human body is exposed to a temperature higher than 45 °C for a long time, the sensory nerve endings of the skin gradually adapt, will not cause pain reaction, and it is very easy to cause deep burns after long-term use.
- Do not use it while sleeping
Although the pain of low-temperature scalding is not obvious, the depth of injury is large, and the skin may appear red, swollen, blistered, peeling, and whitish. Especially the elderly, diabetics and other groups that are not sensitive to temperature. Therefore, do not use it while sleeping, it is easy to burn.
- Do not use directly on the skin
Do not come into direct contact with the skin, use it with a layer of fabric on your clothes and pants, and avoid the weak skin on the inside of your hands and legs.
Source: Publicity and Education Center, Ministry of Emergency Management
Editor/Producer: Deng Boya
Reviewer: Tang Yuandong
Review: Liu Chunxiang