Call 999 and alert the emergency services.

Go indoors, preferably in a room upstairs and furthest away from the incident. Remember to shut all doors and windows to prevent any fumes entering the building.

Stay indoors and tune in to your local radio station for advice on what to do next.

You may need to be evacuated to a safer place.

Prepare to turn off the electricity, gas and water supplies to your building and collect your Family Emergency Box and follow all the advice from the emergency services.

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