Fire safety concerns are most prevalent in Belfast, Northern Ireland, suggesting that buildings in the city are in significant need of refurbishment.
Firechief Global, which conducted the research, found that 7% of Belfast residents don’t feel safe, as it concluded that local governments, councils, and fire and rescue services need to do more.
The city where people feel least safe in England is Norwich, where 6% of residents expressed similar fears.
Laurie Pollard, managing director at Firechief Global, said: “The data is a sobering reminder that there are still many UK residents who feel vulnerable in their own homes due to inadequate fire safety measures.
“It’s imperative that we take immediate action to ensure that all residents have access to proper fire safety tools and regulations that are enforced. We must prioritise fire safety and protection for all residents.”
People in Glasgow and Edinburgh feel the safest from fires in their own homes, where 99% of residents have confidence in their home fire safety.
These numbers are closely followed by Southampton (98%), Brighton, Newcastle, and Cardiff (97%).
UK homes require smoke alarms, though cities like London and Belfast have alarmingly low installation rates, falling below 20%.
They should also have carbon monoxide alarms, especially in high risk cities though installation rates are significantly lower than smoke alarms.
Other things that can be installed are fire extinguishers, fire blankets and heat alarms. Heat alarms are more widely installed in Scottish and Welsh cities like Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Pollard added: “Ensuring that every home is equipped with basic fire safety measures like smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral obligation.
“We urge local authorities, landlords, and residents to work together to address these shortcomings and improve safety for all.”
