Essex residents urged to take fire safety seriously as household restrictions ease
RESIDENTS are being urged to take fire safety seriously as they start to welcome more people into their homes following the easing of restrictions. From next Monday groups of up to six people or two households will once again be allowed to gather under the same roof. Due the lack of visitors many people would have had over the last year, the Essex Fire and Rescue Service is concerned some may have left clutter to build up. As part of the Fire Kills campaign, firefighters are now encouraging everyone to tidy their escape routes in case they are needed in an emergency.