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We want you to have a trouble-free Christmas, so maybe take a look at the tips provided by the Fire Service to help make sure they don’t need to pour cold water on your festive season.

www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/public-safety/campaigns/events/christmas-safety

Figures released by the Fire Service show an average of 734 household fires during each day of December, with a 12 per cent increase on Christmas Day alone.

Nearly one in nine (11%) domestic fires are caused by Christmas related items. Candles (56%), open fires (29%) and indoor Christmas lights (10%) were the most common festive related causes of a fire starting in 2018.

Hanging stockings, decorations or cards near working fireplaces or heaters, overloading plug sockets, and leaving Christmas tree lights on or candles burning overnight can all have devastating consequences too.

This simple socket calculator can help ensure you don't overload sockets in your home.