Most fire deaths happen at night, so take the time to check your home before you go to bed.

The key steps include:

• Check your escape routes are clear of obstacles
• Make sure your keys are kept where you and your family can find them
• Switch off cookers, washing machines, heaters, laptops and other electrical appliances, unless they are meant to be left on, like fridges and freezers
• Unplug mobile phones, tablets, e-cigarettes and other types of charger- never leave them to charge overnight
• Make sure candles are put out– never leave a lit candle unattended
• Close internal doors, especially downstairs. If a fire does start, this stops it from spreading as fast
• If you have a mobile phone, take it to bed with you. Call 999 in an emergency