Fire safety for low rise homes

You need to know what to do if there's a fire in your home.

If you find a fire in your home

• Leave your home and close the door behind you.
• Phone the Fire Brigade on 999.
• Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
• Leave the property and move away from the building to a safe area.
• Do not stop return to the building until authorised to do so.

If you discover a fire in a communal area or if you are told to evacuate

• Leave the property and move away from the building to a safe area.
• Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
• Do not stop return to the building until authorised to do so.

If you have any queries or require further information regarding these instructions, please contact your Neighbourhood Officer on 0300 123 6633.