March is declared the official observation of Fire Prevention Month to provide awareness and education about preventing fire accidents.
Facts about FIRE PREVENTION MONTH:
It was in the year 1967 when the observance of the Fire Prevention Month began during the term of former president Ferdinand Marcos through Presidential Proclamation 115-A issued on November 17, 1966. The month of March was chosen for this observance since it marks the start of the hot season when most fires occur.
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