这个假期别忘了防火安全

这个假期别忘了防火安全

It's the holiday season again! While we enjoy large meals with family or unwrapping gifts by the tree, it's also a great time to brush up on fire safety.

又到假期了!当我们和家人一起享用大餐或者在圣诞树旁拆礼物的时候，也是复习防火安全知识的好时机。

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) made several videos showing what could happen if you aren't fire conscious.

美国消费品安全委员会(CPSC)制作了几段视频，展示了如果你没有防火意识会发生什么。

The CPSC says you should always fry your turkey outside, away from any structures, and not to overfill the oil in the fryer.

美国消费品安全委员会说，你应该经常在外面炸火鸡，远离任何结构，不要在油炸锅里放太多油。

In the last two decades, there have been roughly 218 fires or scald/burn incidents involving turkey fryers, according to the CPSC.

据美国消费品安全委员会(CPSC)统计，在过去20年里，大约发生了218起与火鸡炸锅有关的火灾或烫伤/烧伤事件。

Holiday Safety Tips Poster (Photo: CPSC)

Only use holiday lights tested for safety by nationally-recognized testing laboratories, says the CSPC.

CSPC表示，只使用由国家认可的测试实验室进行安全测试的节日灯。

Be sure to toss out any light sets with broken or cracked sockets, frayed insulation, bare wires or loose connections.

一定要扔掉所有带坏或破裂插座的灯具，磨损的绝缘材料，裸露的电线或松动的连接。

There were roughly 100 Christmas tree fires and 1,100 candle fires each year between 2014 and 2016, resulting in 10 deaths, 150 injuries and $50 million in property damage, according to the CSPC.

据CSPC统计，2014年至2016年间，每年约有100起圣诞树火灾和1100起蜡烛火灾，造成10人死亡，150人受伤，财产损失达5000万美元。

The candle fire statistics also suggest applying the same cautions when using a menorah for Hanukkah.

蜡烛火的统计数据还表明，在光明节使用烛台时也要注意同样的事项。

They say to put lit candles where you can easily see them and away from flammable items like curtains.

他们说要把点燃的蜡烛放在容易看到的地方，远离窗帘等易燃物品。

Always be sure to blow out candles before leaving a room.

离开房间之前一定要吹灭蜡烛。

The discussion between CSPC Commissioner Dana Baiocco and interior designer Sabrina Soto covers a variety of safety topics, including cooking tips, decorating tips and even shopping tips.

CSPC专员Dana Baiocco和室内设计师Sabrina Soto之间的讨论涵盖了各种各样的安全话题，包括烹饪技巧、装饰技巧甚至购物技巧。

The holidays are meant to be some of the most enjoyable time of the year, so be sure to take a few minutes to review the tips and videos to keep it safe as well.

假期是一年中最快乐的时光，所以一定要花几分钟复习一下小贴士和视频，以确保安全。