Firefighters and council join forces to raise fire safety awareness

Key details:

• The event runs from 10:00 to 14:00 BST on Tuesday 20 August

• Council housing teams and firefighters will offer advice on reducing fire risks

• They'll share tips on fire prevention indoors and outdoors

• Council's housing and tenancy support teams will be present

Why it matters: House fires can be devastating, but many are preventable with proper awareness and precautions. This event provides an opportunity for residents to learn directly from experts about keeping their homes safe.

Common causes include:

• Discarded cigarettes

• Unattended candles

• Cooking accidents

What they're saying: "We want to provide advice to the public on the simple checks we can all do to reduce the risk of fire in our homes, and to stress the importance of having working fire alarms," said Councillor Alasdair Ross, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Housing.

The bottom line: This event offers Ipswich residents a valuable opportunity to learn about fire safety from local experts and potentially prevent future tragedies.