On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Denis O’Connell, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Clare County Fire & Rescue Service to discuss details on National Fire Safety Week.
The latest data for Ireland reveals that smoking materials were the most common cause of fatality in Ireland in 2022 and over 60% of fire fatalities were among those aged 65 and over.
The incidence of serious house fires is much higher for older people living alone.
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