By Obakeng Maje

North West-The Province is currently experiencing escalating cases of Arson since the beginning of winter season North West police said.

“It is apparent some of these cases occur as a result of negligence by individuals, be it children or adults due to failure to take proper care when heaters, paraffin stoves and braziers are used” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said. 

He said it is unfortunate that these cases resulted in deaths as well as severe and costly damages to properties such as houses, clothes, furniture and many others. 

Mokgwabone said these cases are often reported at police stations for investigations while others are reported for insurance claims purposes.

The community is therefore advised to take precautionary measures and apply the following safety hints:

∙Do not to leave the young and children unattended around fire.

•Do not to use stoves while under the influence of liquor. 

∙Avoid throwing cigarettes buds on the floor without checking first if it safe to do so.

∙Do not to use magazine papers and boxes as it adds up when the fire starts. 

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