Reminder from city fire officials about fan-related fires
By Brad Aubin
North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has responded to three oscillating fan fires in the past six months.
That’s led them to remind people not to leave the fans running for a prolonged period of time.
“We’re very concerned about this latest string of oscillating fan fires,” says Steve Vibert, Interim Deputy Chief. “Leaving these types of fans on for days at a time is unsafe for everyone in your home. We want to remind everyone that they need to take responsibility for their family’s fire safety.”
Tips to prevent oscillating fan fires include:
- Never leave unattended
- Avoid running fans for lengthy periods of time
- Inspect cords for fraying and fan for excessive dust regularly
- Clean thoroughly
- Unplug when not in use
- Be wary of older fans
- Unplug immediately if you hear unusual sounds or smell burning
Brad Aubinhttp://www.mynorthbaynow.comBrad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.
