Fire service issues plea to Harrogate parents following number of deliberate fires

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has asked parents and guardians make sure they know where their children are and what they are up to after attending a number of deliberate fires which it believes were started by children and young people.
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A spokesperson said: "You can help keep your families safe by keeping matches and lighters somewhere out of the reach of children, talking to them about fire safety and fitting smoke alarms on every level of your home.

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"Please remind children that deliberately starting fires is usually a criminal offence and even small fires can endanger lives.

A number of fires have been started deliberately in North Yorkshire.A number of fires have been started deliberately in North Yorkshire.
A number of fires have been started deliberately in North Yorkshire.

"Fire spreads quickly and can be unpredictable.

"Playing with fire in the home or garden can have serious unintended consequences.

"Fires outside can easily get out of control and cause damage to woodland, moorland and wildlife."

If you are worried that your child is playing with fire you can get confidential advice by calling 0800 074 0064 or emailing [email protected]

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