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Fire protection at home and on the go

Prevent with the right measures and extinguish flames in their infancy

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Fire can be beautiful but is often underestimated as a danger. A fire blanket that is always within reach enables quick action in an emergency.

Safety is usually taken very seriously in Germany. But a danger that is often underestimated is fire. Fires occur here every two to three minutes in an apartment or house. According to the IFS fire cause statistics 2023, the most common cause is electricity, followed by human error such as a forgotten pan on the stove or an unattended Advent wreath. Numerous fire hazards also lurk outdoors, from flying sparks at campfires to defective engines and gas stoves in boats or motorhomes. Quick reaction can then not only prevent property damage but also save lives. Only 120 seconds to react To prevent a small ember from becoming a dangerous fire, there are only about 120 seconds to react in an emergency. Because after just two to four minutes, toxic smoke gases form, from which only escape can save you. Many critical situations can be quickly brought under control with the help of a fire blanket. All the more practical if it is already the favorite blanket and ready at hand on the sofa, in the bunk, or at the campfire - like the cuddle and fire protection blanket "Cosy Fox" from Ask The Fox. The textile, made in Germany, becomes a safety feature thanks to the modern high-tech fiber PyroTex. This reliably smothers flames without dripping, melting, or producing toxic gases, and can protect people wrapped in it as a fireproof shield. When there is no danger, it provides cozy comfort as a soft and warming companion.

Prudent behavior prevents fires
In addition to a fire blanket, every home as well as camping and the like should also have a fire extinguisher ready. Also, smoke detectors save lives because they detect unnoticed fires in time. To prevent these from occurring in the first place, prevention and careful behavior are important - many tips can also be found at www.ask-the-fox.com. For example, multiple sockets should not be overloaded and defective electrical appliances replaced. Never take your eyes off burning candles, open flames, and the switched-on stove, and dispose of cigarette butts carefully. Outdoors, grill or campfires should only be lit on a safe surface and carefully extinguished again. Because fire protection is also environmental protection, and even a small spark can become a big fire.

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Cool summer evenings require warming measures. But a campfire can easily cause a fire due to flying sparks.