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Did you know that house fires are likely to occur during the winter holiday season? Keep your family safe during the holidays with these safety tips for homeowners.
Be careful with candles
FEMA and team report that more than half of the home decoration fires that happen in December are caused by candles. Make caring for lit candles a priority. Above all, do not leave burning candles unattended. Likewise, do not burn candles within 12 inches of anything that can catch on fire. Blow out candles before bedtime, and be careful if alcohol plays a role in your holiday festivities. Too many cocktails + forgotten candles = disaster! Could this be why FEMA reports the top 3 days for home candle fires being Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve? All things considered, it may be worth it to opt for battery operated candles.
Be careful with candles
FEMA and team report that more than half of the home decoration fires that happen in December are caused by candles. Make caring for lit candles a priority. Above all, do not leave burning candles unattended. Likewise, do not burn candles within 12 inches of anything that can catch on fire. Blow out candles before bedtime, and be careful if alcohol plays a role in your holiday festivities. Too many cocktails + forgotten candles = disaster! Could this be why FEMA reports the top 3 days for home candle fires being Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve? All things considered, it may be worth it to opt for battery operated candles.
