7 minutes agoAuthor: Shivakant Shukla
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Diwali The festival of is near. Like every time, this time too people will celebrate this festival with great pomp. Lights, lamps and candles will be seen all around and there will be an atmosphere of happiness. People will also burn a lot of firecrackers. But during this time, so that the happiness in our house does not turn into mourning, we need to pay special attention to avoiding fire.
Every year on Diwali, many such accidents happen which shake our hearts. Actually, we are not careful while decorating lamps or burning firecrackers, due to which fire occurs and the happy festival turns into mourning.
Talking about fire accidents on Diwali, according to the fire department, in the year 2023, there were fires at 208 places in Delhi alone on the day of Diwali. Apart from this, reports of fire were also reported from other states of the country. See the graphic below to see how many incidents of fire occurred in which city in the year 2023.
Apart from this, according to a report published in the National Library of Medicine, between 2002 and 2010, 1,373 patients came to the emergency burn care clinic during Diwali and in the three days after Diwali.
so today ‘News of need’ In this we will talk about measures to avoid fire on Diwali. You will also learn that-
- What precautions should be taken while burning firecrackers?
- What things should be kept in mind while lighting lamps?
- What to do, what not to do if a fire occurs?
Expert- Ramraja Yadav, Chief Fire Officer, Badaun (Uttar Pradesh)
Question- What are the reasons for fire on Diwali?
answer- During this period, the biggest cause of fire is firecrackers. There are some firecrackers whose sparks fly in the air and enter someone’s house and cause destruction. Even if you are burning crackers yourself, a little carelessness can lead to fire or we can get burnt. Apart from this, if we are not careful while lighting lamps or candles in the house, then it can also become the cause of fire.
One of the major reasons for fire is that during Diwali, many lights are installed everywhere in the house. Even two-three storey houses are covered with lights from top to bottom. Due to excessive consumption of electricity on the day of Diwali, the load on the wiring of the house also increases. In such a situation, if the wiring system is not strong then there is a risk of short circuit. To avoid this, it is very important to take special care of security.
Question- What precautions should be taken to prevent fire on Diwali?
answer- There is a higher risk of fire during Diwali. In such a situation, we need to be more careful about this. Do not wear clothes made of silk, nylon, polyester on this day as they catch fire easily. Instead, wear cotton clothes only. Avoid using matches and lighters to light crackers as they have open flames, which can be dangerous. Apart from this, many other precautions should be taken, which are explained in the graphic below.
Question- If a fire starts somewhere in the house due to a lamp or firecracker, what should be done immediately?
answer- If a fire breaks out due to lamps, firecrackers or short circuit on Diwali, then first of all do not panic. Immediately dial 101 and inform the fire brigade and try to get out of that place immediately. Know what to do in case of fire through the graphic given below.
Question: If there is a fire, what mistakes should never be made?
answer- Some mistakes made during fire can lead us to death. For this we should know some safety rules. For this see the points given in the graphic below-
Question: What precautions should be taken while lighting lamps or candles?
answer- We need to be very cautious while burning them. Let’s learn about this in pointers.
- Light a lamp or candle in a place where there are no flammable objects.
- Do not light lamps and keep them near electrical wires, inverter, vehicle or synthetic cloth curtains.
- Keep the lamp or candle on a flat surface, where their balance is correct.
- If there are small children in the house, then keep the lamp at a height, where their hands cannot reach.
- Do not keep a lamp or candle lit outside if there is a strong wind.
- Do not keep lit lamps on any electronic equipment.
- One should not use sanitizer on hands while lighting a lamp or candle. The alcohol present in the sanitizer catches fire.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before lighting a lamp or candle.
- If someone gets burnt, give first aid immediately.
Question- It is important to keep a first aid kit at home to prevent fire. What things should be there in that kit?
answer- Most people do not pay attention to this, but it is very important to have a first aid kit in every house to avoid fire on Diwali. You can include the following things in the first aid kit.
- antiseptic cream
- Burnol or any medically approved cream applied on burns
- pain killer tablets
- wound cleansing lotion
- Clean bandage, cotton etc.
- Antiseptic Ointment, Savlon
- Small scissors and gloves.
Question: What to do immediately if you get burnt by a firecracker?
answer- If someone gets burnt by a firecracker, immediately give the following first aid-
cool the burnt area
Pour water on the burnt area for at least 20 minutes. The quicker and longer you cool the burned area, the less the burn will subside. Do not pour cold water on the wound as both of these can worsen the burn injury.
cover the burnt area
Remove all clothing and jewelry from the injured area. Cover the area with a clean, dry sheet or loose bandage.
seek medical help
If the burn is severe, call emergency services and consult a doctor and take necessary medicines.
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