"Even one injury or one death due to electrical fire is too many. These days, people are spending more time at home due to the pandemic, so now is a great time to check for any electrical hazards in your home," said Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness. "I encourage everyone in B.C. to invest in the safety of their loved ones by taking a few minutes to prevent an emergency situation from happening at home." In order to prevent electrical fires and burns, people are advised to: * have all electrical work done by a licensed electrician; * only use one heat-producing appliance (e.g., coffee maker, toaster, space heater) plugged into a receptacle outlet at a time;