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Don't do, don't let children play with fire
Even a small fire, a big fire~
Last Updated January 24, 2024
Status of fires caused by playing with fire
There have been 137 fires in the past 10 years due to playing with fire in Yokohama City.
In some cases, there were fires in which a house was burned down and surrounding buildings were damaged, and fires involving multiple injureds occurred.
What is the time when there is a lot of fire play?
Looking at the situation of the fire occurrence time due to fire play, it often occurs during the after-school evening to night (14:00 to 18:00) after school when children's school ends.
In addition, fires occur frequently in "outdoors" such as parks.
And the ratio of ignites to men and women is about 11.5 times, and acts by boys are overwhelmingly more.
What is the source of fire?
Lighters are the most common source of fire play that has been revealed over the past 10 years.
Curiosity children often look at adult gestures that lit fire with lighters.
Writers should be kept strictly in places that are not visible to children or out of reach.
Examples of fires caused by playing with fire
To prevent fire from playing with fire
Let's tell us about the dangers of fire through various opportunities on a daily basis.
Writers should be kept strictly in places that are not visible to children and cannot reach.
Writers should use a lighter with a CR (child resistance) function that cannot be easily operated by children.
When disposing of lighters, dispose of them properly.
Click here for detailed disposal methods. → Disposal of Yokohama City “City of Yokohama, Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Homepage” (outside site)
"Fireworks" are fun and safe!
Speaking of summer tradition, fireworks.
Fireworks that should be fun can also lead to accidents such as fires and burns if used incorrectly.
Follow the rules firmly and enjoy the fireworks correctly!
Points to play fireworks safely
1 Stop fireworks when the wind is strong.
2 Choose a large and safe place with no flammable ones.
3 Be sure to play not only with children but also with adults.
4 Prepare a water bucket and be sure to soak the fireworks you use in the water.
Let's not play for 5 people or things.
6 It is dangerous to loosen fireworks and play. I'll never stop.
6 Be sure to read the instructions carefully and follow the precautions.
If your clothes are on fire...
He falls on the spot and rolls down.
If you run away, the fire on your clothes will become extra large.
If your clothes are lit,
"Stop on the spot", "sleeping "rolling"
Let's remember it.
※Please see the Japan Fireworks Association website (outside site) for other accidents caused by fireworks and more detailed ways to play fireworks.
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Prevention Division, Fire Bureau Prevention Department
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