Stomping out incendiary risks

Residents must learn the basics of putting out a fire in order to be the first responders in case of fire in their neighbourhood.

MOST fires take place in residential spaces, so for society to become fire resilient, experts say it has to start with the individual at home.

Fire safety experts believe the way forward to prevent major fires is through education, introducing Fire Safety Week and implementing frequent fire audits by fire engineers on commercial buildings as well as residential premises.