Poll: Did you know that on average, 20 home candle fires occur each day, and Christmas is the peak day for candle fires?

# Candle Safety

# Fire Prevention

Tips to prevent home candle fires to share on Nextdoor?

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Poll question: Did you know that on average, 20 home candle fires occur each day, and Christmas is the peak day for candle fires?

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To stay safe, keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn and blow out all candles before you leave a room or go to bed.

For more safety tips, see https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/candle/

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Use stable holders: Place candles in sturdy holders that won't tip over easily and put them on a stable, uncluttered surface at least 12

Avoid the bedroom and bathroom: Do not use lit candles in bedrooms, bathrooms, or other areas where people might fall asleep or forget about them. What candle alternatives do you use to provide some light in these places?

Keep out of reach: Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach. What safe places do you use to keep matches and lighters?

Watch for drafts: Keep candles away from drafts, open windows, and other areas where they could get knocked over. Where have you seen drafts impact a candle?

Never leave them unattended: Do not leave a burning candle unattended, even for a short time. How do you remind yourself to blow out candles when you leave a room?

Consider alternatives: Battery-operated flameless candles that look, smell, and feel like real candles. If you have given flameless candles a try, what do you think?

Poll: Did you know that on average, 20 home candle fires occur each day, and Christmas is the peak day for candle fires?

Tips to prevent home candle fires to share on Nextdoor?

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