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Candle Safety

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) an estimated 18,000 home fires started due to candles.  That caused over 130 civilian deaths and $333 million in property damage.

SAFETY TIPS:

Extinguish all candles before leaving the room or going to sleep

Keep candles away from items that can catch fire like clothing, books, and curtains

Keep candles and all open flames away from combustible material

Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t tip over easily, are made from a material that cannot burn, and are large enough to collect dripping wax

During power outages avoid carrying candles, use flashlights instead

Keep candle wicks trimmed to one-quarter inch and extinguish taper and pillar candles when they get to within two inches of the holder. Votives and containers should be extinguished before the last half-inch of wax starts to melt.

 

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