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CANDLES
Did you know? - more than five fires a day are started by candles. It only takes a
moment’s
distraction for a fire to start but the consequences can be tragic.
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Keep them away from draughts and anything that can easily catch fire like furniture or curtains.
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Don’t let candles fall over! You need to keep candles firmly upright in a proper holder.
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Always place candles on a heat-resistant surface. Night lights and tea lights can melt plastic surfaces like TV tops and bathtubs.
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Don’t lean across candles! You could set fire to your clothes or hair.
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Always leave at least four inches (10cm) between two burning candles.
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Don’t let anything fall into the hot wax, like matchsticks.
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Use a ‘snuffer’or a spoon to put candles out. It’s safer than blowing them, which can send sparks and hot wax flying.
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Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
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Candles that have been put out can go on smouldering and start a fire.
The best way for you to protect
yourself and your home is
to
buy a smoke alarm
.
They cost from as little as £5 and you can get them
from supermarkets and in high-street stores.
Make sure you test the battery every week.
