Fire prevention

Do not keep stacks of newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes, oily rags, old clothing, and junk anywhere in your home. These are so readily combustible that they often cause fires. If a fire gets started in some other way, these provide quick-burning, extra fuel, increasing the size and danger of the fire. Store oily rags in labeled, sealed, all-metal containers. Try to buy fireproof and fire-resistant materials for your carpeting, upholstery, mattresses, and drapes and curtains. No aerosol can should be punctured or burned and always keep it away from heat. Sleep with your bedroom door closed. This slows the spread of smoke and fire into your room. Put a smoke detector near where you sleep, for the sleeping hours are the most dangerous.

Above information courtesy of Home Comforts, The Art and Science of Keeping House