Online Webinar — 10 February 2027, 19:00–20:00 GMT
Sleep Safe: Overnight Fire Safety
A free 60-minute webinar on overnight fire risk. More than half of fire deaths occur between 10 pm and 8 am — and the preventive measures are surprisingly simple. This session covers the data, the habits, and the alarm placements that make the biggest difference while you sleep.
Key insight
The two measures that most reliably prevent overnight fire death are a working smoke alarm and a closed bedroom door. Both cost nothing on an ongoing basis. This webinar explains the evidence behind both and the bedtime routine that makes them automatic.
Webinar agenda
What you will leave with
- A clear understanding of why overnight fires are more deadly — and why that makes prevention more impactful
- The 8-point bedtime routine in a shareable checklist format
- The specific smoke alarm types and positions that provide the best overnight coverage
- Guidance for households with elderly relatives or hearing-impaired family members
- Confidence to brief your household on overnight fire safety
Pre-webinar reading
For background before the session, read our overnight fire safety guide and the overnight fire risks 2026 article. If you have concerns about overnight lithium battery charging, see our lithium battery safety guide.
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