Released 01/06/2023Today marks the first day of winter and as Canberrans attempt to keep themselves warm, ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) encourages the community to ensure their homes are fire safe. I encourage the Canberra community to take some time with their household to create a home fire escape plan, check that their smoke alarms are working and have a fire extinguisher or blanket on standby and understand how to use them. au - for home fire safety resources and education tips