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A consultation on changes to the Northern Ireland Concessionary Fares Scheme has been launched by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI).

www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/ consultation-changes-concessionary-fares-scheme

Whether you are in the garden or out camping, follow these tips to barbeque safely and avoid injuries or damage to property from fire:

• Make sure your barbeque site is flat and away from fences, trees, shrubs and sheds

• Keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby in case of emergencies

• Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbeque – use firelighters or starter fuel on cold coals

• Keep children, pets and garden games away from the cooking area

• Never leave a barbeque unattended

• Concentrate on what you are doing; it’s easy to get distracted when you have family and friends around

• After cooking, make sure the barbeque is cool before moving it

• Make sure ashes are cold before disposal

• Remember, alcohol consumption increases the risk of accidents occurring.

• Make sure your barbeque is in good working order

• Make sure the gas tap is turned off before changing the cylinder and always disconnect the cylinder in open air

• When you have finished cooking, turn off the gas cylinder before you turn off the barbeque controls – this ensures any gas in the pipework will be exhausted.

For more fire safety information visit www.nifrs.org/community-safety