咀嚼英国家庭电线的松鼠正在引起火灾,引起警报以检查损坏情况,并封锁入境点。 Squirrels chewing on UK home wiring are causing fires, prompting warnings to check for damage and seal entry points.

在松鼠在寒冷的天气中通过电线咀嚼和在阁楼内筑巢而引发火灾后,联合王国的房主被警告检查电气系统。 UK homeowners are being warned to inspect electrical systems after squirrels caused fires by chewing through wiring and nesting in attics during cold weather. 消防安全专家敦促检查被破碎的电缆、烧焦痕迹、闪烁的灯光或被损坏的电线的热点信号。 Fire safety experts urge checking for frayed cables, scorch marks, flickering lights, or hot outlets—signs of damaged wiring. 松鼠在室内寻找栖身之所,通过咬绝绝缘和用易燃材料建造巢穴,可造成火灾危险。 Squirrels, seeking shelter indoors, can create fire hazards by gnawing insulation and building nests with flammable materials. 当局建议用金属网格封存入境点,用管道保护电线,清除碎片,修剪树枝,并在阁楼安装烟雾警报器。 Authorities recommend sealing entry points with metal mesh, protecting wires with conduit, removing debris, trimming tree branches, and installing smoke alarms in lofts. 如果发现活动迹象,如粪便、咀嚼的电线或刮伤声,居民应立即与电工和虫害防治部门联系。 If signs of activity like droppings, chewed wires, or scratching sounds are found, residents should contact an electrician and pest control immediately. 定期维修和早期发现是防止电气火灾的关键。 Regular maintenance and early detection are key to preventing electrical fires.