RDN News Release - Fire Prevention Week October 8 - 14

Fire Prevention Week is a nation-wide event that encourages Canadians to take the time to learn how they can stay safe in case of a fire. The theme this year is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™”. The campaign aims to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safer when cooking. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries and unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths.