UAE safety warning: Don't use firewood or coal to heat rooms
UAE safety warning: Don't use firewood or coal to heat rooms File photo Residents are advised to follow safety measures while using traditional heating methods to stay warm as temperatures dip across the country. The Ajman Civil Defence has warned residents of the dangers of using firewood and charcoal or electric heaters in closed areas while sleeping. A top official with the Ajman Civil Defence said that the residents who are using charcoal and wood burners to heat their homes during the winter are exposed to the risks of asphyxiation. “The smoke emanated from coal and firewood contains l...
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