Chief Superintendent Michael Morris from NSW fire says unfortunately, they see every year a number of people were hurt or killed as a result of using LPG gas cylinders for indoor cooking.
"LPG in a confined space can be incredibly dangerous," he told SBS Bangla.
"We encourage people to only use LPG gas cooking appliances in an outdoor well-ventilated environment.
"Nobody should mess around with the gas connection in the house. It does require a licensed plumber to do that work in Australia."
"We encourage people to keep their BBQ (unit) in good working order and clean and to make sure that all the connection are secure and tight.
Chief Superintendent Michael Morris from Fire and Rescue NSW. Source: Supplied
"One of the key messages we have for everyone is to always keep looking when cooking. So unfortunately over half of all house fires in Australia are started in the kitchen area and the majority of those occurred from unattended cooking."
'Always keep looking when cooking'
"We shouldn't be using gas cylinders in an indoor cooking environment. And where possible those gas cylinders should be stored outside of the house."
"Cooking practice is very important."
He emphasized the need to install smoke alarms in houses and said, people should have their home fire escape plan.
Listen to Chief Superintendent Michael Morris' interview in English in the audio player above.
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