FIRE crews across Dorset are urging smokers to kick the habit.
Cigarettes and related materials to smoking have been highlighted by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Rescue Service (DWFRS) as the 'top factor' in fatal fires for years.
As a result, people who smoke are being urged to quit, or encourage friends and family who smoke to stop.
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A spokesman from DWFRS said: "Smoking-related materials have been the top factor in fatal fires for many years.
"The best way to prevent such fires is to stop smoking. If you’re caring for someone who smokes - start by encouraging them to quit.
"Also make sure you or others have working smoke alarms fitted in the home and be sure to test them regularly.
"If the person you care for has a personal alarm system, is it linked to the smoke alarms? This can be arranged for additional safety."
"To find out more about this, you can speak to one of our Safe & Well advisors by calling 0800 038 2323."
To quit, find out more here: www.nhs.uk/smokefree
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