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Phone charge cables, heaters pose huge risk for grey nomads
- In 2024, Queensland saw over a hundred incidents involving caravan and campervan fires, while New South Wales recorded upwards of 355 such fires over the past five years and responded to 42 caravan fire incidents in early 2025.
- These fires often involve lithium-ion battery devices that can escalate quickly, prompting authorities to emphasize evacuation plans and fire safety measures.
- Superintendent Halverson advised placing smoke alarms where people sleep, avoiding piggybacking power points, and never re-entering a burning caravan.
- In Queensland, all new or transferred caravans must have photoelectric smoke alarms from July 2024, with full compliance required by July 2027.
- These measures aim to reduce fatalities and fire spread risks, as two preventable caravan fire deaths occurred in Victoria last year.
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The closer the winter comes, the days become much colder. That’s why several have started to dust out the wafers, thick blankets, the warmer bed and the heaters. However, doubts grow as to which is the best heater in terms of quality, price and safety, especially if there are children and pets in the house. There are several options in the market, such as the thermoventilators, known for their small size and because they are economical, but they…
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