Warning about the use of fire blankets

May 15, 2025

Last April, the NBOFM issued an advisory regarding the use of fire blankets as an active means of protection in the event of a home fire.

Increasingly publicized on television and social media, these blankets are not UL certified and there are no Canadian safety standards governing this type of product.

"In advertisements, we often see this type of blanket used to extinguish cooking fires, but it's really not recommended to extinguish a fire this way," explained Daniel Breau, Fire & Safety Service Prevention Captain. "These blankets seem like a miracle tool, which can give people a false sense of security," concluded Mr. Breau.

It's best to prevent cooking fires, avoid cooking with oil on the stovetop and when cooking in the oven, always place food in a glass or aluminum container. Keep stovetop and oven clean and free of grease residue.

Also, keep an approved fire extinguisher nearby.

The Fire Department thanks you for your cooperation and invites you to view these informational videos here: https://edmundston.ca/en/services/fire-and-safety/prevention

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CONTACT: Fire & Safety Department, 506.739.2117