Candle with Care

12/1/2020 (Permalink)

Candle Safety

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 FACTS:

• December is the peak month for home candle fires.
• More than 1/3 of home candle fires started in the bedroom
• Three of every five candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle

If you do burn candles, make sure that you...

• Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed.
• Keep candles at least 1 foot away from anything that can burn.
• Use candle holders that are sturdy, and won’t tip over easily.
• Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface.
• Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame.
• Don’t burn a candle all the way down, discard before it gets too close to the holder  
• Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home.
• Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power outage.

Should disaster strike and you become a victim of a home fire, call SERVPRO of Vermilion County at 217-443-0077 we are Here To Help and Faster To Any Disaster.