If you're planning a spot of spring cleaning, why not take a fresh look at fire safety in your home at the same time?
That suggestion is being made by the fire service community safety team, which is offering free safety visits.
Fifteen thousand leaflets urging householders to take-up the offer were sent out with the Douglas rates bills this month.
Key advice includes maintaining smoke alarms and preparing an escape plan.
Karl Kinvig from the safety team says he and his colleagues can point out potentially lethal hazards, which people are unaware of:
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