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NEWS
Fire Safety

By Betzalel Kahn

Hatzoloh of Jerusalem printed a list of safety precautions to keep in mind around the Lag B'Omer bonfires.

* Bonfires should be located in an area free of brush and a safe distance from buildings and other structures.

* Bonfires should not be lit beneath telephone and electrical wires or near trees and bushes or fuel tanks.

* Boundary limits should be fixed around the bonfire to keep children from coming too close to the fire.

* An adult should be designated to take responsibility for controlling the fire and supervising the children.

* All flammable materials must be kept away from the fire and fuel jerrycans or gas canisters are strictly forbidden.

* Closed shoes, long pants and an appropriate shirt are recommend to protect the body from coals and flying embers as well as stings from insects, snakes and scorpions drawn to the heat of the flame.

* The bonfire should be lit with a torch by an adult in a safe manner.

* Extreme caution should be exercised when adding wood to the fire.

* Do not splash fuel on a burning fire. This is very dangerous and can lead to people catching on fire.

* Never throw into the fire spray cans, firecrackers, bullets or shells, which can explode and harm the people around the fire.

* When the bonfire is over be sure the fire is completely extinguished by pouring water or dirt over the coals.

* Keep two buckets of water on hand in the event the fire starts to spread.

* It is important to come equipped with Burnshield bandages and to keep them nearby for immediate use in the event of a burn.

* If your clothes catch fire stop and don't run! Lie down on the ground and roll over several times. A blanket or large towel can be used to cover the victim.

* In the event of a burn, bandage it with a Burnshield right away and seek medical attention. If there are no Burnshields on hand use water to rinse and cool the burn right away and for an extended period and take the victim to a medical professional.

* In the event of smoke inhalation accompanied by labored breathing call Hatzoloh by dialing 101. If the fire is spreading out of control dial 102 for the fire department.

According to Hatzoloh of Jerusalem numerous incidents of damage or tragedy take place every year because insufficient caution is exercised around the fire.

 

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