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Summertime Fire Safety for Kids

From Robin McClure, About.com GuideJuly 7, 2008

Fire safety is often stressed during fire safety awareness month, which is observed in October. But fire safety is especially important in the summer, when many children are home alone or have extra time on their hands. Matches and lighters, often left more accessible due to more frequent outdoor barbeques, are very tempting for youngsters. Fire officials urge parents and child care providers to re-emphasize the dangers of playing with fire. Here are tips and kid-friendly ways to help teach this important lesson:
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