Diwali festival is near. Like every time, this time too people will celebrate this festival with great pomp. Lights, lamps and candles will be seen everywhere and an atmosphere of happiness will be seen. People will also burst a lot of firecrackers. But during this time, so that the happiness in our house does not turn into sorrow, we need to pay special attention to prevent fire.
Every year on Diwali, many such accidents happen which leave our hearts shaken. In fact, we do not take care while decorating lamps or bursting firecrackers, due to which fire occurs and the festival of happiness turns into mourning.
Talking about fire incidents on Diwali, according to the Fire Department, in the year 2023, there were fires at 208 places in Delhi on Diwali alone. Apart from this, reports of fire are also being received from other states of the country. to see how many fire incidents occurred in which cities in the year 2023.
Apart from this, according to the report published in the National Library of Medicine, between 2002 and 2010, 1,373 patients came to the emergency burn clinic during Diwali and in the three days after Diwali.
So, today In 'Kamna Samachar' We will talk about measures to prevent fire on Diwali. You will also learn that-
Expert- Ramraja Yadav, Chief Fire Officer, Badaun (Uttar Pradesh)
Question- What are the reasons for fire on Diwali?
Answer: The biggest cause of fire during this time is firecrackers. There are some firecrackers whose particles fly in the air and cause destruction when they enter someone's house. Even if you light the firecrackers yourself, a little carelessness can lead to a 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 the occurrence of fire is that on the day of Diwali, everywhere in the house is illuminated with many lights. 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, 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 avoid fire on Diwali?
Answer: The risk of fire is higher on Diwali. In such a situation, we need to be more careful in this matter. Do not wear clothes made of silk, nylon, polyester on this day because they catch fire easily. Instead, wear tailored clothes. Avoid using matches and lighters to burst firecrackers as they contain open flames, which can be dangerous. Apart from this, many other precautions should be taken, which are explained in the graphic given below.
Question: What should be done immediately if there is a fire in the house due to a firecracker?
Answer: If a fire occurs due to a lamp, firecracker or short circuit on the day of Diwali, 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 .
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 following graphic-
Question- What precautions should be taken while lighting candles?
Answer- We need to be very careful while burning them. Let us know about this in pointers.
Question- To avoid fire, it is necessary to keep a first aid kit in the house. What things should be in that insect?
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 items in your first aid kit.
Question: What to do immediately if a firecracker sets fire to fire?
Answer- If someone gets burnt by a firecracker, immediately give the following first aid:
cool down area
Pour water on the burnt area for at least 20 minutes. The faster and longer you cool the burned area, the less it will burn. Do not pour cold water on the wound as it can make the burn injury worse.
cover the burnt area Remove all clothes and jewelery from the body of Sharina Dajela. Cover that area with a clean, dry sheet or blanket.
seek medical help
If dizziness is severe, call emergency services and seek medical advice and take necessary medicines.
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