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Boilers, open fires, log burners and other fuel burning household items (such as gas cookers) may, if faulty, give off carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide can be harmful and, in the most severe cases, it can be fatal. Additionally, open fires, log burners and other household items (such as electrical equipment) can pose a fire risk. It is important that all households have working smoke/fire alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to alert you to any dangers and risks, and that these alarms are tested regularly.

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas which can cause symptoms such as headaches, weakness, dizziness, nausea or vomiting and sleepiness. In very severe cases, it can cause death. Open fires, log burners and other household items (which burn fuel) can pose a fire risk: each year, fires in UK homes cause injury and death.

Free Good carbon monoxide and fire safety awareness and behaviours (e.g. ensuring good ventilation in the home, being aware of the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, following fire safety advice: see link below to the online home fire safety check).

£ Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are relatively cheap to buy and install.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Fire safety to find out more about how to keep your home safe from fire.

Take the Online Home Fire Safety Check

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue also have lots of information and advice on Home fire safety

The UK Health Security Agency also have information on How to protect your home and family from carbon monoxide