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Over 400 call-outs for local fire services in 2020

Dec 15, 2021 07:45 By Shannonside News
Over 400 call-outs for local fire services in 2020
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The public is urged to their smoke alarms before Christmas.

Fire services from across the Shannonside region attended over 400 incidents last year.

Leitrim recorded the lowest figure in the region with emergency services attending 57 incidents in 2020.

Personnel in Roscommon responded to 80 fires while there was a further 123 blazes in Longford.

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Westmeath recorded the highest figure locally with units attending to 151 call outs.

According to a new survey which found chimney fires, hot ashes, cooking and electrical issues were the main causes of outbreaks.

Homeowners are now being urged to check their smoke alarms in the lead up to Christmas.

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Nationally, there were over 5,000 fires attended to by the fire brigade with 29 people losing their lives in 2020.

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