Candles
Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires — and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn.
Candle Safety Tips
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave the room or go to bed.
- Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
- Keep children and pets away from burning candles.
- Always use a flashlight, not a candle, for emergency lighting.
- Consider using battery operated flameless candles which can look, smell and feel like real candles.