While fire extinguishers are the go-to safety equipment in most households and offices, experts are warning that another simple but powerful tool is being dangerously overlooked: the fire blanket.
Unlike extinguishers, which require some training and maintenance, a fire blanket works instantly by cutting off oxygen and smothering flames. Safety professionals say this low-cost, zero-maintenance fabric could save thousands of lives every year if more widely adopted.
A fire blanket can be thrown over kitchen fires, wrapped around a person whose clothes are burning, or used as a quick shield during evacuation. It requires no technical knowledge — even children can use it effectively.
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Globally, fire blankets are already standard in kitchens, schools, hospitals, and industrial sites. Yet in Nigeria and many other regions, awareness remains alarmingly low despite the growing number of fire-related emergencies.
“Preparedness isn’t a luxury — it’s survival,” one safety consultant told Trends News. “If every home and office had a fire blanket within reach, we would see far fewer tragedies when flames break out.”
With fire incidents on the rise, safety advocates are calling for fire blankets to be made as commonplace as fire extinguishers in households, schools, and workplaces across the country.
For Nigerians looking to take proactive steps, Trends Ventures Limited — a trusted provider of fire safety and security solutions — has made fire blankets readily available at affordable prices.
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