BC Hydro在调查后发出万圣节电风险警告,显示不安全做法和11%的冬季火灾与电力有关。 BC Hydro warns of Halloween electrical risks after survey shows unsafe practices and 11% of winter fires linked to electricity.

BC Hydro警告不列颠哥伦比亚人在万圣节期间优先注意电气安全, 一项调查揭示了广泛的风险:超过60%的人不担心电能安全, BC Hydro is warning British Columbians to prioritize electrical safety during Halloween, as a survey reveals widespread risks: over 60% don’t worry about electrical safety, nearly 40% use non-outdoor-rated decorations, and many place cords near water or walkways. 35%的人不注意电源限制, 20%的人认为电火太罕见, 无法引起关注. Half don’t check extension cord ratings, 35% ignore wattage limits, and about 20% believe electrical fires are too rare to concern them. 消防专员报告发现,在2024年10月至12月的建筑火灾中,11%是电气火灾。 A fire commissioner report found 11% of structure fires from October to December 2024 were electrical. 该公用事业公司敦促避免使用电源线，使用户外额定设备，不要菊花链电线，并在离开家或睡觉时拔掉显示器插头。 The utility urges avoiding power lines, using outdoor-rated equipment, not daisy-chaining cords, and unplugging displays when leaving home or sleeping.