Can You Help Us Raise Awareness For Home Fires On National No Smoking Day? It May Save Lives!
It’s National No Smoking Day and as everyone knows, the harmful effects of smoking on the human body are one of the most pressing health concerns in modern society, and a leading cause of serious health problems such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
What most people don’t realise, however, is this…
Over 10,000 accidental UK house, flat or residence fires are smoking-related.
Our short video below demonstrates how fire can spread, from a single cigarette on a balcony, which quickly engulfs the building – a shocking reminder of another smoking danger.
Please help us share this message and video, to raise awareness – click the links below.
It May Save Lives:
Non-Smoking day began in 1984 with the intention of curtailing this negative habit, promoting a healthier lifestyle, and helping users take that first step in their recovery. National Non-smoking Day takes place on the second Wednesday of March each year, with the entire week now used by many as a dedicated time to raise awareness for the topic.
Cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking methods burn at high temperatures, making them a credible fuel source for combustible materials if they are not correctly distinguished.
The latest AliDeck Balcony Fires Report revealed that balcony fires significantly increased in comparison to the previous reporting period. A substantial and concerning increase of 46% in comparison to the total figure recorded in our report of “merely” 213.
Smoking-related causes accounted for a grand total of 182 balcony fires across the UK during the period, 59% of the total and a 10% increase compared to our previous report. This depressing statistic underlines the need for balconies to become strictly non-smoking areas and also highlights the danger caused by seemingly trivial actions such as incorrectly disposing of a cigarette.
Looking at all the identified causes of balcony fires we can see that the overwhelming majority are caused by human error or reckless behaviour. This is because 76% of fires on balconies are proven to have started by smoking, matches, arson, candles, fireworks, or barbecues on combustible materials.
Click or hover the images below to view the latest fire-report stats.
182
Balcony Fires Caused By Smoking15
Balcony Fires Caused By Barbeques29
Balcony Fires Caused By Matches16
Balcony Fires Caused By Electrical Faults
9
Balcony Fires Caused By Candles
182
Balcony Fires cause By Other
By raising awareness of the issues this can place upon the industry, we aim to limit the damage caused and the risk to thousands of lives, until a compliant and futureproof solution is in place across all buildings.
Here’s a fire safety quote from London Fire Brigade…
“We believe the most effective firefighting technique is prevention”
Do you know anyone who would benefit from advice regarding non-combustible building materials, such as fire-rated decking, balustrades, cladding, paving systems & balcony components?
If so, please share this page with them or contact us using the details below.
If you would like to discuss the matter with us further, or the findings within our latest Balcony Fires Report, please contact us on 01622 534 044 or email info@alideck.co.uk.
