Caravan owners have been offered some top tips for reducing the risk of fire in their tourer this summer by a local fire service.
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service claims that around 1,400 caravan fires occur in the UK each year, but there are several crucial steps that touring holidaymakers can take to stay safe.
First of all, the fire service advises all caravan owners to fit a fire alarm and a carbon monoxide detector, and make sure the batteries are still working.
Other preventative measures include keeping a fire extinguisher on board and keeping matches out of reach of children, while smokers are urged to use metal ash trays and not smoke in bed.
Furthermore, vents should be cleared regularly to avoid any build-up of harmful or flammable gasses in your home away from home.
Finally, the emergency service has reminded caravanners to park their tourers at least six meters apart to stop fires from spreading quickly.
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Devon and Somerset fire service warns of caravan fire risk
