Keep matches, lighters away from children – fire service warns
October 14, 2026
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The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is reminding members of the public that fire prevention begins with simple safety measures at home, including keeping matches and lighters away from children.
In a video message posted on their social media page, a fire service officer urged parents and guardians to ensure that fire-starting devices are kept out of the reach of children when not in use.
“What is fire prevention? Fire prevention is as simple as keeping flame-making devices out of the reach of children when not in use,” the officer said.
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