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The festive season brings warmth, celebration, and, unfortunately, a heightened risk of fire incidents. With the combination of decorative lighting, open flames, seasonal cooking, and flammable materials, vigilance is paramount to protecting your property, family, and contents.

The home environment is the most common location for fires. In fact, fires in homes occur twice as often as in all other types of buildings combined. So be sure to protect yourself and your home by having working smoke detectors, fire blankets and fire extinguishers.

There is a documented rise in fire damage claims during the summer months in the UK, and it's primarily due to a combination of human activity and environmental conditions that are more prevalent in warmer weather.

The season of BBQs, beach trips, and much-needed holidays. Whether you're jetting off to a tropical paradise or road-tripping through the countryside, the last thing you want is to spend your getaway worrying about what’s going on back home.

The United Kingdom is witnessing an alarming surge in wildfires, a phenomenon once considered rare in its temperate climate. As of mid-April 2025, 112 wildfires have been reported, scorching an area larger than Liverpool. This marks the second-worst year on record for both the number and extent of fires, surpassed only by the devastating seasons of 2019 and 2022.​