Our advice is:

• Don’t overload plug sockets.
• Check regularly for worn or frayed wires.
• Unplug appliances when not in use.
• Don’t leave appliances on overnight or when you’re going out.
• Keep appliances clean and in good working order.
• Consider using a residual current device, which works like a circuit breaker to protect against electric shocks and reduce the risk of electrical fires.
• Keep heaters away from curtains and furniture.
• Never use a heater to dry clothes.
• Have your gas appliances serviced every year by a gas-safe engineer.