BUT -. And there is a very big but - 12% of candle fires in the home occur in December , 1.5 times the monthly average of 8%, according to the National Association of Fire. Here are some other facts of the NFPA report on candle fires :.
- The first three days for home candle fires were Christmas, New Year's Day, and Christmas Eve
- More than half ( 56%) of home candle fires in occurred when some form of combustible material was too close to the candle. Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
- About a third of candle fires in the home started in the bedroom. Falling asleep was a factor in 11% percent of fires in the home candle and 37% of deaths associated. Extinguish all candles before going to sleep .
- Unattended or abandoned equipment materials or products have been contributing factors in nearly one in five (18%) of fires in the home candle. Never leave burning candle unattended. Blow out candles when you leave a room.
- Four percent were started by people (usually children) playing with the candle. Keep candles up out of the reach of children. Never leave a child unattended in a room with a candle. A child should not sleep in a room with a lit candle.
- Two percent started when the candle was hit or knocked down. Make sure that candles are placed on a stable piece of furniture in solid supports that do not spill. Place candles away from places where they could be knocked over by children or pets.
- container or improper storage was a factor in another 2% of fires. Candles should take into brackets safely and holders must be manufactured from materials that can not burn.
Check out this short video about the safety of the candle and download this spark plug NFPA Security Council to distribute to friends and family.
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