​BRAMPTON, ON (June 28, 2021) – We’ve all spent a lot more time at home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many residents have been having to juggle more at once than usual. Fires at home can start in an instant. Brampton Fire and Emergency Services wants to remind residents of the importance of doing what they can to minimize the potential of kitchen and garage fires, both leading causes of fire in Brampton.

“Unattended cooking is the number one cause of residential fires in Brampton,” said Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services. “An untidy garage and barbecuing inside a garage is dangerous and can also cause fires. We are asking that residents do their part to keep their families, homes and our community safe.”

Brampton Fires and Emergency Services reminds residents of the following tips to be home safe home:

• Avoid distractions such as using mobile devices, completing household chores, drinking or using recreational drugs while cooking.
• A fire safe garage is a clean and tidy garage. Reduce fire risk by removing leaves and trash from carports and garages.
• Keep flammable and combustible materials away from hot vehicles or parts.
• Only use barbecues outside. Using barbecues indoors or in enclosed spaces like a garage is a fire hazard and risks exposing family and friends to carbon monoxide. 

For more information on Brampton Fire and Emergency Services and fire safety tips, visit www.bramptonfire.com and follow Brampton Fire on Facebook and Twitter.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Megan Ball
Media Relations, City of Brampton
905.874.2143 | megan.ball@brampton.ca