🔥PLAY IT SAFE THIS WINTER🥶 Many will use an imbawula, or brazier, to fight off the cold weather, but it is important to make sure you use them safely for you and your family.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ⏯️What is an imbawula? This is a makeshift coal stove made out of a large tin with holes on the sides, designed to burn for a long time. ⏯️Are they dangerous? While they keep you warm, they also give off toxic fumes, called carbon monoxide, when burning. ⏺️CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Symptoms include: ↪️Dull headache ↪️Weakness ↪️Dizziness ↪️Nausea or vomiting. 🔴WHEN USING, make sure there is enough air circulating in the room. ▪️Take the imbawula outside when you go to sleep ▪️Never leave the imbawula burning when not needed – put the coals out with water. 🆘IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: 🚒Fire and rescue – 011 458 0911 / 112 #winterawareness