Use electricity safely when consumption demand increases

Using electricity safely is once again a top priority when the risk of fire and explosion due to electrical short circuits is always lurking, silently but full of danger.

EVNHANOI promotes safe use of electricity to prevent fire and explosion. Photo: Viet Anh

Many fires have left serious consequences for both people and property, mainly due to subjectivity and lack of understanding in using electricity for daily life and production.

According to data from the Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Police Department, up to 74.4% of more than 900 fires that occurred nationwide in the first quarter of 2025 were related to electrical system failures.

Most fires originate in the electrical area after the meter, which is under the responsibility of the consumer to manage and use.

More seriously, many incidents originate from carelessness or lack of safety knowledge when using electricity in households or small businesses.

Electricity users are the first line of defense. Proper awareness will prevent risks early. No one else but each household and each business owner must take responsibility for electrical safety behind the meter.

EVNHANOI is ready to support people with consulting and checking the electrical system. Photo: Viet Anh

In hot weather conditions, using many high-capacity electrical devices such as air conditioners, fans, water heaters, etc. at the same time, if not properly designed or loaded, can easily cause overload, heat generation, and fire.

EVNHANOI recommends that people should not arbitrarily repair the electrical system without expertise, avoid temporary connections, use poor quality wires or cheap sockets of unclear origin.

In addition, it is necessary to regularly check equipment and internal electrical lines, especially in locations that are prone to moisture, deterioration, or where many electrical devices are used continuously.

For businesses, factories, accommodation establishments, motels and places with large electricity consumption, compliance with technical regulations, use of protective circuit breakers, arrangement of anti-electric leakage devices, and establishment of safe operating procedures are mandatory to minimize risks.

People and businesses can contact EVNHANOI technical units directly for advice and support on periodic electrical system inspections.

To effectively prevent and fight fires and explosions, the role of electricity users is a decisive factor. Photo: Viet Anh

To effectively prevent and combat fires and explosions, the role of electricity users is still the decisive factor. An old light bulb, a loose socket, a rusty wire can all be the spark for disasters. But as long as you act correctly and act early, those risks will not have a chance to explode.

No organization can replace people in using electricity safely. Each individual needs to change their awareness, from choosing standard electrical equipment, not sharing many high-power devices in the same socket, to the habit of turning off the electricity when leaving the house and periodically checking the electrical system in the family.

Using electricity safely is not only a way to protect your home, but also a way to share responsibility with the community and the national electricity system.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/su-dung-dien-an-toan-khi-nhu-cau-tieu-thu-tang-cao-702443.html