In summer, mosquitoes increase, the frequency of use of mosquito repellent products increases, and related safety accidents also occur from time to time, resulting in casualties and property losses. Recently, a fire broke out in the bedroom of a resident in a community in Huangpi District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, causing heavy losses. According to the analysis of the householder, the cause of the fire is suspected to be related to electric mosquito coils.
According to Ms. Sun, the head of the household, when the temperature rose a few days ago, she found mosquitoes in her home, so she found the unused electric mosquito coil that she bought on an e-commerce platform five years ago, and after turning on the socket next to the bedside table in the bedroom, she has not unplugged it for two consecutive days.
Directly below the electric mosquito coil, there is a storage box and a quilt and clothes, no one in the house on the night of the fire, the fire caused the bedroom sofa, bed and air conditioner to be burned, and the walls of the living room and dining room are blackened by smoke.
On May 18, the Sichuan Provincial Emergency Management Department introduced that the electric mosquito coils in most people's homes have been in the working state of "continuous rotation", and their components are aging rapidly. Remember to unplug it after each use!
Mosquito coils have caused many fire accidents
On May 7, 2024, a fire broke out in a rural self-built house in Maxiang Street, Xiang'an District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, causing the room, wardrobe and clothing items to be burned, but fortunately there were no casualties. The preliminary investigation of the cause of the accident was caused by the spontaneous combustion of an electric mosquito coil.
On July 20, 2023, a fire suddenly broke out in the homes of residents in a small community in Songbei District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, with thick smoke billowing and nearby residents being choked. It is reported that the cause of the accident was that three men lit mosquito coils before going to sleep, and the mosquito coil ash fell on the bed sheets. Fortunately, fire and rescue personnel arrived in time and there were no casualties.
On June 25, 2021, a major fire accident occurred at the Zhenxing Wuguan in Zhecheng County, Henan Province, killing 18 people and injuring 11 others. The cause of the fire was caused by the use of mosquito coils to accidentally ignite combustible materials such as cartons and clothing.
Be sure to pay attention when using mosquito repellent products
Whether it is an ordinary mosquito coil or an electric mosquito coil, once it is used improperly, it is easy to cause accidents. How to use mosquito repellent products safely, the emergency department issued a reminder, please put away the following tips↓↓↓
Ordinary mosquito coils: Mosquito coils should be fixed. The lit mosquito coil should be placed on a metal support, and the rack should be placed in a non-combustible vessel to prevent the mosquito coil from breaking due to combustion and falling onto the surrounding combustibles. When placing mosquito coils, keep a distance from combustible materials such as furniture and beds. Before going to bed, you should check the mosquito coil to make sure it is safe before going to bed. When you go out, be sure to extinguish mosquito coils.
Electric mosquito coils: Before using electric mosquito coils to repel mosquitoes, check whether the wires and plugs are in good condition. When using the mosquito repellent solution, the bottle should be perpendicular to the power socket and should not be placed on its side or upside down. After each use, be sure to unplug the power supply, cool it down and clean it up, do not wipe it with a damp cloth or sprinkle water and other liquids on the electric mosquito coil to avoid causing a short circuit.
Mosquito repellent spray: Look for regular products when buying, and put them in a cool place that is not easy for children to reach. Do not smoke, do not turn the tank upside down, and do not spray fire sources or hot objects at high temperatures.
Electric mosquito swatter: When the electric mosquito swatter is turned on, do not touch the mesh with your hands. Never wash the mesh with water to prevent short circuits. Never spray mosquito repellent spray or spray with alcohol on the mesh to prevent fire from burning. Never use an electric mosquito swatter and an insecticide at the same time.
Summers are hot and humid
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Be sure to take precautions!
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Source: People's Daily client, Beijing Youth Daily WeChat official account