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Candles
Media stories can save lives! A news story about a residential fire provides a valuable opportunity to give your community a safety message during a teachable moment. Drop in these prevention tips and facts, and you just might save a life.
All U.S. homes should have working smoke alarms.
Fires can be prevented. A few easy steps can save your life!
- Never leave a lit candle unattended.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Keep lit candles away from bedding, curtains, and anything that can burn.
- Put candles in sturdy metal, glass, or ceramic holders.
- Place candles where they cannot tip over.
- Blow out candles after use and before going to bed.
- If the power goes out, avoid carrying a lit candle. Use a flashlight instead.
Candle Fire Facts
- Candles start more than 13,000 home fires each year.
- In 2000-2004, candles caused an average 200 fire deaths, 1,680 injuries, and $450 million in property damage each year.
- Most candle fires start in the bedroom.
- Christmas Day was the peak day of the year for home candle fires in 2000-2004.