The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has a number of fire safety tips to keep you and your home safe.

Have you made an emergency escape plan? Plan how you and your family will exit your home quickly in the event of a fire.  For more information, please see fire-escape-plan.

Does anyone smoke in your home? Smokers should always take care, especially if tired or have been drinking alcohol.

Do you ever light candles or tealights? Never leave a lit candle alone and make sure they are always put out properly.

Gas heating or gas appliances All council tenancies are serviced annually, tenants should ensure they allow access for this essential safety check.

Do you unplug and switch off appliances when you’re not using them? Any electrical appliances which are plugged into the mains could cause a fire when not in use.

Do you use electrical adaptors or strip plugs? Never use more than one adaptor in each socket, and never overload an adaptor, or join adaptors together.

Lithium-Ion Batteries E-bikes/scooters, laptops, and smartphones are increasingly the cause of fires. This is often due to using counterfeit chargers, devices charging on soft surfaces, or damaged batteries. Steps should be taken to avoid these potential incidents.

Do you live in a high rise flat? For advice on how to live safely in a high rise property and what to do if there is a fire see High Rise Safety.

For more safety tips or if you would like to receive a free home fire safety visit:

• call 0800 0731 999
• text "FIRE" to 80800
• visit www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety