Football fans who are spending their afternoons down the pub watching Euro 2016 are being told to eat out rather than cooking at home and risking burning down their house.
Brigade chiefs are concerned that early kick offs will entice people to drink more throughout the day and risk them falling asleep later while cooking. We're encouraging fans who might be feeling hungry after a few pints to eat out rather than cook at home.
Brigade chiefs are concerned that early kick offs will entice people to drink more throughout the day and risk them falling asleep later while cooking. We're encouraging fans who might be feeling hungry after a few pints to eat out rather than cook at home.
Alcohol stats
• Two fires a day happen after Londoners have been drinking.
• One in four people who die in a fire has alcohol in their system.
• Three quarters of alcohol related fires are caused by cooking under the influence.
• Over half of these fires happen because someone has fallen asleep.
London Fire Brigade Commissioner, Ron Dobson, said:
“During Euro 2016, many Londoners will go straight from work to the pub and watch the football. Our research shows cooking after having one too many plays a massive part in house fires and sadly, one in every four fire deaths involves alcohol.
“If people cook tonight under the influence of alcohol they could be putting themselves and the people they love in danger. Play away from home and eat out.”
• Two fires a day happen after Londoners have been drinking.
• One in four people who die in a fire has alcohol in their system.
• Three quarters of alcohol related fires are caused by cooking under the influence.
• Over half of these fires happen because someone has fallen asleep.
London Fire Brigade Commissioner, Ron Dobson, said:
“During Euro 2016, many Londoners will go straight from work to the pub and watch the football. Our research shows cooking after having one too many plays a massive part in house fires and sadly, one in every four fire deaths involves alcohol.
“If people cook tonight under the influence of alcohol they could be putting themselves and the people they love in danger. Play away from home and eat out.”