CAMPAIGN: Emollients Fire Safety Awareness

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Service have launched an emollients fire safety awareness campaign in partnership with the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Community Pharmacy South Central.

Emollients are creams, sprays, and lotions that may contain paraffin or other products like butters and oils. Both paraffin and non-paraffin emollients can act as an accelerant when absorbed into clothing and exposed to naked flames or other heat sources.

Printed campaign resources including posters and postcards have been sent to pharmacies and GP surgeries throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for them to share with members of the public to help raise awareness of the potential fire risks within the local community.