Summer is here
The mosquitoes buzzed again
I believe that many people have already used electric mosquito coils
But will you remember to unplug it every day?
Wake up
Improper use of electric mosquito coils is likely to cause a fire!
This is not alarmist,
It's a real event.
Real-world examples
recently
A community in Huangpi District, Wuhan, Hubei
A fire broke out in the bedroom of a resident's home
Heavy losses
According to the analysis of the head of the household
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.
According to Ms. Sun, the head of the household, the fire is suspected to have been caused by the electric mosquito coil that has not been pulled out for a long time. At present, the cause of the fire is under further investigation.
Safety Reminder!
Electric mosquito coils in most people's homes
It has been in the working state of "continuous rotation".
Its components age quickly
Once there is a short circuit in the electric heater, plug
Poor contact with the socket, heat generation, etc
are prone to fires
After each use
Remember to unplug it!
Mosquitoes increase in summer
The frequency of use of mosquito repellent products has increased
Related safety incidents also occur from time to time
Casualties and property damage were caused
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1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
Whether it's an ordinary mosquito coil or an electric mosquito coil
Once used improperly, it is easy to cause accidents
Use mosquito repellent products safely
Please keep this reminder!
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Safety tips for mosquito repellent products
01 Ordinary mosquito coils
1. 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.
2. When placing mosquito coils, keep a distance from combustible materials such as furniture and beds.
3. Before going to bed, check the mosquito coil to ensure that it is safe before going to sleep. When you go out, be sure to extinguish mosquito coils.
02 Electric mosquito coils
1. Before using electric mosquito coils to repel mosquitoes, check whether the wires and plugs are in good condition.
2. When using electric mosquito repellent liquid, the bottle should be perpendicular to the power socket, and should not be placed sideways or upside down.
3. 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, so as not to cause a short circuit.
03 Mosquito repellent spray
1. Look for regular products when buying and put them in a cool place that is not easy for children to reach.
2. Do not smoke, do not turn the tank upside down, and do not spray fire sources or high-temperature hot objects.
04 electric mosquito swatter
1. When the electric mosquito swatter is turned on, do not touch the mesh with your hands.
2. Never wash the mesh with water to prevent short circuit.
3. Never spray mosquito repellent spray or spray with alcohol on the mesh to prevent burning and catching fire. Never use an electric mosquito swatter and an insecticide at the same time.
Summers are hot and humid
These are the safety hazards in life
Be sure to take precautions!
Source丨China Emergency Management News, etc
Editor丨Yu Junhui
First instance丨Yu Huixian
Second Instance丨Shu Qin
Third trial丨Zhou Zhixian