They're issuing this appeal on Fire Safety Week.
Westmeath Fire and Rescue Services says there has been an increase in the number of fires starting in bedrooms.
Senior Assistant Chief Officer Pat Hunt says they've been caused by phone and laptops left charging at night.
Today marks the start of Fire Safety Week and, as the theme is ‘Smoke Alarm Save Lives’, he's urging people to check their devices on a regular basis:
Government Working To Attract New Business After Leprino Closure In Laois
132 jobs are set to be lost due to the closure of the factory.
IRHA Defends Lorry Drivers Dodging Toll Costs On Local Roads
IRHA President Ger Hyland says the body is due to meet with the Taoiseach soon on the issue.
Midlands Students Take Part In Energy Saving Workshops
Teachers and students from Edenderry and Mountmellick joined the Green Schools initiative.
Midlands Meteorologist Calls For Public Flood Advisory System
Heavy flooding occurred in the midlands over the weekend.
Laois Councillor Calls For Weight Limits To Stop Lorries Using Local Road
Ollie Clooney wants to see them in place for the Tentore Road.
Strike Action Begins At Offaly Food Plant
Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore is carrying out 12 hour work stoppages.
Laois Siblings Go Viral On TikTok With Hilarious Song Twist
Abbey Louise and Alfie Byrne's version of ‘Anyone Else but You’ was seen by millions online.
Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Long Term Funding Needed To Tackle Westmeath Hospital Trolley Figures
Numbers rose by 40% in Mullingar.
Flood Waters Begin To Recede In Midlands After Weekend Storms
Portarlington and Mountmellick were affected by rain over the weekend.
Laois Senator ‘Shocked’ As Sinn Féin Supporter Arrested In Terror Probe
A man in his 30s was detained in Laois on Wednesday and questioned in the midlands.
Planning Approved For New Two-Storey School In Offaly
The new school will be located in Tullamore.
Hospital Trolley Numbers Jump In Westmeath
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar has seen a significant increase in the last year.
Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire
The incident took place at around 10pm on Friday night.
Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence
An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.
Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards
The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report
The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.
Kare Honours Three Decades Of Community Employment Success
The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.
Enterprise Minister Defends Construction Sector Numbers
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.
