Public advised to adopt safety measure to prevent fires during holidays

Creating awareness: Tengku Adnan (second from left) blaring a fire engine siren to launch the Fire Safety Awareness Campaign in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Quill City Mall. Looking on are (from left) Khirudin, Fire and Rescue Department (fire safety division) deputy director-general Datuk Rusmani Muhamad, Kuala Lumpur police chief Senior Deputy Comm Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa and Quill Group of Companies executive director Datuk Micheal Ong.

ALL those returning to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri are advised to switch off their home appliances before leaving the house to prevent a fire.

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman said most fires during festive seasons were caused by electrical appliances that had been left on.