Renfrewshire are being urged to look out for vulnerable neighbours this winter as it was revealed the region recorded the third highest number of accidental fires in the country last year.
A total of 39 accidental dwelling fires (ADF) were recorded in Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde between December 9, 2019 and January 13, 2020.Only Glasgow and Edinburgh recorded higher figures for accidental fires, with firefighters attending 66 and 49 respectively.In Scotland, a total of 446 fires were recorded which claimed the lives of six people and resulted in 56 casualties, with 34 per cent aged over 60.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is now reminding the public to stay safe from fire this winter and support firefighters to.
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