We all love candle lights and candles are supposed to create one of the most romantic moments in life. In cold winter nights, candle lights bring a cozy atmosphere all around, and during those unfortunate power outages, we rely heavily on candles. However, many of us fail to follow some safety features when using candles during holiday seasons and at other times. Statistics show that the house fires are mostly caused by candles and it is at its peak in the cold seasons, and such incidents are growing.
Candles, no doubt, bring that feeling of warmth and cheer in our minds, and all of us should pay attention to some of the safety issues when using candles. Some of the fire prevention tips are presented below which may save your house catching fire from candles -
- Never go to sleep with candles on your bedside table. It could be knocked down by you and the room may catch fire. Keep the candles in a secured place in a holder which will not fall over.
- Never keep the candles near combustible materials. Keep those burning candles at least a foot or foot and a half away from curtains, bedding, holiday decorations, and like stuff. Do not place the candles with little space above the flame. Keep at least 6 feet of space to be safe from fire. Make sure that you have placed your candles away from your windows, vents, or fans since a little draft may spread the fire and become uncontrollable.
- Put your candles in sturdy candle holders, which would prevent the candle from falling over as it burns. Make sure that the containers are non-combustible and are sitting on a plain and secured surface. The candles should not be kept within the reach of children.
- Do not let the wicks burn till the wax is finished. The flame should not reach to a point where it has a chance to reach the bottom. You should always make sure that you put off the flame and start with a new candle. More than one third of the fire caused by candles is because people are not careful in putting off the flame when it reaches the end.
- The candles should always put where you can see them. Never put them in a room where you do not intend to stay.
- Try to use battery run flash lights or other battery powered lighting system during power outages. At such times, use of candles, kerosene heaters, lanterns, or other fuel-based equipment should be avoided.
- Try and practice proper care of the candles before you light them. The wicks of the candles should be trimmed to about a quarter of an inch before lighting. Crooked wicks may cause wax dripping and uneven burning. Make sure that the wax of the candles is clean, and no debris like, wick trimmings, matches, etc. are left on the wax. When you put off candles, make sure that the wicks are not glowing.
- When you are using more than one candle, put them at least three inches apart from each other. This will ensure that the flames do not come together and melt the wax of two or more candles creating a larger flame creating improper burning.
Following the above tips would help you to prevent fire when using candles. If you would like to learn more about fire safey or protecting your business, please visit the Coopers Fire site.
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