Set room AC at 25 degrees; Take precautions against fires - urges Fire Service Directorate

KUNA

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) on Thursday urged citizens and expatriates to take precautions against possible fires during the summer peak.

Colonel Khalil Al-Amir, Director of Public Relations and Information at the department, said in a statement that fire rates have been mounting since start of the fasting month Ramadan due to continuous usage of air-conditioning sets and greater consumption of electricity. He urged the nationals and residents to set the air-conditioning heat degree at 25 for rationalizing electrical consumption and minimizing chances of fire eruption. He also warned of using defective electrical appliances.

Col. Al-Amir called for regular check-up of gas cylinders' hoses and denied claims that filling the car tank full may cause a blast due to the high heat. Moreover, he advised motorists to conduct regular check-up of their cars' tires and abstain from keeping flammable materials in their vehicles and cars.

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