Candle Safety

Now that the weather is getting chilly, and we are bundled up at home even more, a lovely candle burning can be cozy and smell delightful! Can candles really cause house fires?

Being safe with candles may seem like a no-brainer. However, according to the National Fire Protection Association, from  2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 7,610  home structure fires that were started by candles per year. These fires caused an annual average of 81  deaths, 677  injuries and $278 million in direct property damage.

Please see the infograph below from the National Candle Association for some candle safety tips.

https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Candles