Children & young peopleThey haven’t the faintest idea of the dangers of fire.
Fire is useful: you can cook food with it, heat water and even make a real campfire. But fire can also be dangerous, so always handle it with care! Because when fire gets out of hand, it becomes a “blaze”, and that can have catastrophic consequences.
Meet the most flammable family in the country
An and Dries
Our two fire chiefs, An and Dries, are always ready with interesting information and prevention tips that can save lives. How much do you know about fire safety? And are you ever careless yourself with fire, lighters, matches, barbecue lighters, flammable products and liquids such as petrol, white spirit and acetone?
Bob and Bea
A clumsy DIY enthusiast and a not-always-attentive housewife who take a rather relaxed view of fire safety measures. Together they make up Mr and Mrs Burnout. They live in a lovely house in Vlammerzele with a sky-high fire insurance policy.
Bruno and Brenda
The two children are just as fascinated by fire as their parents. Bruno loves tinkering but isn’t always careful with electricity. Brenda loves playing with fire and has slightly pyromaniac tendencies…
Read and learn from the hilarious situations the Burnouts keep getting into.
Comic ‘De familie Burnout bakt het bruin!’
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