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Be Careful with Charcoal Fires!
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning occurred at a Shinjuku City food and beverage outlet using a charcoal fire. In January of this year, a second—and fatal—accident occurred in the Tokyo area due to the mishandling of a charcoal fire. Please be careful when handling a charcoal fire, either at a food and beverage place or during leisure activities.
Fire Department Announcement ~ Be Careful with Charcoal Fires! ~ （PDF）
Precautionary Points When Using a Charcoal Fire:
| Before Use | Check the gas alarm |
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| During Use | Provide sufficient ventilation when cooking in the kitchen |
| After Use | ① Remove all charcoal from the oven |
| ② Place the charcoal in a container with water | |
| ③ Every staff member should confirm that the fire has been completely extinguished |
| Inquiries | Shinjuku Fire Station—Fire Protection Management Section, Fire Prevention Division, Tel: 03-3371-0119 Yotsuya Fire Station—Fire Protection Management Section, Fire Prevention Division, Tel: 03-3357-0119 Ushigome Fire Station—Fire Protection Management Section, Fire Prevention Division, Tel: 03-3267-0119 |
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July 5, 2020