NEW ZEALAND'S FIRE WASTED.

Shannon News, 26 June 1925, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND'S FIRE WASTED.

HOW IT' IS CAUSED, According to a leaflet issued by liie State Fire Office the fire-waste in .New Zealand was £900,000 in 1921, £851,400 in lVzi, and +-997,648 in 1923. whether govern! by insurance or not this is a dead loss to the people. insurance rates are based on losses. .-v nign ioss average means high insurance rates; conversely, a reduction in losses means reduced rates. Outbreaks ot lire most frequently arise from one or other of the foi.owing causes; — Depositing ashes m wooden .boxes. Using kerosene to start a lire. Leaving an electric iron switched on or auaclieu to piug when not in

Leaving unattended clothes.to dry ..eiuio the lire. tjiiswepi chimneys. .Leaving eanules or lamps near an open window or near curtains. Hand ting benzine or kerosene near a naked light. ihe use oi rubber, instead of metal toeing for gas connections. sniuking in l>ed. Roiling tar, beeswax, fat, sugar, or oi.ner coinbustiDie substance m the nouse.

Keeping matches loose or in other than metal boxes. Filling lamps by artificial light. oily rags when not kept in a metal container. Not seeing that the lire is out be:oie retiring lor the night. Children playing with matches. Ry the exercise of a little extra care at least 5u per cent, of the huge annual loss bv lire could be avoided.