With the arrival of high-temperature weather, the public’s electricity consumption has increased dramatically, and the risk of using electricity has correspondinglyincreased. Recently,the city’s Fire Brigade has issuedsafety tips forsummer electricity utilization, callingfor the society to pay attention to fire prevention.

　　Since the weather is hot and humidinsummer, and air-conditioning, fans and other cooling devices are usedsofrequentlythat electrical fires are prone to occur.The Fire Brigade makes thefollowing reminder:

　　Large shopping malls and supermarkets have large passenger flow and logistics quantity, so fire prevention inspectionmustbestrengthened,employees’ awareness of fire safetybe enhanced, and evacuation channels and safetyexitbe kept clearof any obstacles.

　　Flammable and explosive sites should eliminate fire hazards in time; strictly prohibit illegal operationand illegal fire use. And the electrical equipment must meet the requirements of anti-explosionand other related technical specifications.

　　Community Neighborhood Committees and Property Management Departments must regularly organize fire inspections to ensure fire equipment and facilities are in good condition and fire exitsare smooth.

　　With the household electricity consumption increasing, we shallnot randomlyconnect the power supplyandoverload electricity utilization, but timely replace and repair aging electrical equipmentand lines, turn off the power switch when going out. Keep away from fire when using toilet water and insecticides athomeandstore them in cool placesandavoid high temperature exposure.

　　It is strictly prohibited to place inflammable and explosive goods such as lighters, perfumes and canned sprays in cars,and the vehicles should be regularly maintained. (Reporter: Qi Xiaoyu; correspondent: Yu Jiawen)