Candles can be a special part of a holiday tradition, celebration, a romantic dinner or atmosphere. Never forget that you’re dealing with an open flame.
Use these reminders to keep yourself, your family and your guests safe:
Never leave a burning candle unattended. This is especially important if you have children or pets in your home.
Place your candle well out of reach of children and pets; and don’t let teen’s burn candles in their bedroom.
Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that will burn and away from a draft. Many fires are started when a moving curtain touches the flame.
Use sturdy, safe, candle holders and place your candles on an uncluttered surface where they won’t be bumped or brushed against.
Avoid using candles with combustible materials (pinecones, twigs, etc…) embedded in the wax.
It’s very dangerous to use a candle as light to look into a closet or when fueling equipment such as lanterns or kerosene heaters. The
flame could ignite the vapors.
During a power outage, use flashlights, battery-operated lamps
and glow sticks rather than candles for light.
