{"id":942,"date":"2018-06-08T15:59:29","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T15:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taylorsfirerescue.org\/wp\/?page_id=942"},"modified":"2021-02-22T12:37:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T12:37:44","slug":"candle-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taylorsfirerescue.org\/wp\/fire-safety\/candle-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Safety &#8211; Candle Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"display: inline; float: left; margin-right: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorsfirerescue.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/candle-500w.jpg\" alt=\"Candle Safety\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" \/>From\u00a0 2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 7,610\u00a0 home structure fires that were started by candles per year. These fires caused an annual average of 81\u00a0 deaths, 677\u00a0 injuries, and $278 million in direct property damage.<\/h2>\n<h3><em>Remember that a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. NFPA shares a few candle fire safety tips to consider.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>During the five-year period of 2014-2018:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candles caused\u00a02% of reported home fires, 3% of home fire deaths, 6% of home fire injuries, and 4% of the direct property damage in home fires.<\/li>\n<li>Roughly\u00a0one-third (37%) of home candle fires started in bedrooms. These fires caused 40% of the associated deaths and 49% of the associated injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Falling asleep was a factor in 10% percent of the home candle fires and 15% of the associated deaths.<\/li>\n<li>On average,\u00a021 home candle fires were reported per day.<\/li>\n<li>Three of every five (60%) home candle fires occurred when some form of combustible material was left or came too close to the candle.<\/li>\n<li>December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. In December,\u00a012% of home candle fires began with decorations compared to 4% the rest of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/News-and-Research\/Data-research-and-tools\/US-Fire-Problem\/Candle-fires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFPA&#8217;s Home Candle Fires report<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Candles may be pretty to look at, but they can cause home fires \u2014 and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Candle with Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Never leave a burning candle\u00a0unattended. Burning candles can start\u00a0a fire.<\/li>\n<li>Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go\u00a0to bed. Avoid the use of candles in bedrooms,\u00a0 bathrooms, and other areas where people may fall asleep.<\/li>\n<li>Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything\u00a0that can burn.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using battery-operated\u00a0flameless candles, which can look,\u00a0smell, and feel like real candles.<\/li>\n<li>When using candles, please place them in sturdy, safe candle holders that will not burn or tip over.<\/li>\n<li>Protect candle flames with glass\u00a0chimneys or containers.<\/li>\n<li>Use only battery-powered\u00a0lights in tents, trailers, motor homes,\u00a0and boats.<\/li>\n<li>Handheld candles should not be\u00a0passed from one person to another at\u00a0any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>If you do burn candles, make sure that you&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use candle holders that are sturdy and won\u2019t tip over easily.<\/li>\n<li>Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface.<\/li>\n<li>Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any\u00a0loose clothing away from the flame.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t burn a candle all the way down \u2014 put it out\u00a0before it gets too close to the\u00a0holder or container.<\/li>\n<li>Never use a candle where\u00a0medical oxygen is being used. The\u00a0two can combine to create a large,\u00a0unexpected fire. Medical oxygen can\u00a0cause materials to ignite more easily<br \/>\nand burn at a faster rate than normal.\u00a0It can make an existing fire burn faster\u00a0and hotter.<\/li>\n<li>Have flashlights and\u00a0battery-powered lighting\u00a0ready to use during a power\u00a0outage. Never use candles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Candles and Kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Never leave a child alone\u00a0in a room with a burning\u00a0candle.<\/li>\n<li>Keep matches and lighters up high and out of children\u2019s reach in a locked cabinet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.taylorsfirerescue.org\/pdfs\/candlesafetytips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printable Candle Safety Tips from NFPA<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6xOyMBJ-b44\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From\u00a0 2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 7,610\u00a0 home structure fires that were started by candles per year. These fires caused an annual average of 81\u00a0 deaths, 677\u00a0 injuries, and $278 million in direct property damage. Remember that a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. NFPA shares a few candle fire safety tips to consider. During the five-year period of 2014-2018: Candles caused\u00a02% of reported home fires, 3% of home fire deaths, 6% of home fire injuries, and 4% of the direct property damage in home fires. 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