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Candle fires peak during the holiday season.
Such preventable tragedies are becoming more common as candles grow in popularity for the fragrance and ambience they impart.The NFPA(National Fire Protection Association)has found that the number of candle fires has doubled since 1990- and the non profit agency along with your local fire department is urging individuals to Use candles safely , especially as the holidays approach.
Candle Safety Tips:
*Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or when going to sleep.
*Keep candles away from items that can catch fire, such as clothing,books,papers,curtains, Christmas trees and decorations.
*Place candles on stable surfaces in sturdy holders that grip the candle securely and wont tip over.
*Use candle holders that can't burn. Make sure the holder is big enough to collect dripping wax.
*Don't place lit candles in windows, where blinds or curtains can cover them.
*Dont put candles where children or pets can knock them over.
*Don't allow children or teens to have candles in their bedrooms.
*Never carry a lit candle.
Space Heaters Leading Cause of Fires In Winter.
Two out of every three home fires associated with heating equipment involve devices other than central furnaces of water heaters, according to the latest statistics from NFPA(National Fire Pretection Association).When used improperly , space heaters gas fueled, kerosene-fueled or electric, fixed or portable, wood stoves and fireplaces all lead to fires.
Safety Measures:
*When buying a new unit, make sure it carries the mark of a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. Be sure that a qualified technician installs the unit or check that the unit has been installed properly.
*If you use a wood or coal stoveor a fireplace, have a professional inspect your chimney, chimney connector and other related equipment every year, and be cleaned as often as the inspections indicate.
*Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn.
*When turning a heating device on or off, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
*When buying heaters, choose devices with automatic shutoff features.
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