Halloween Fire Safety

Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns
When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric
Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them.
Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters
Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume.
Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms are working.

From 2014-2018, an average of 770 home structure fires began with decorations per year.
More than two of every five (44%) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source, such as a candle or hot equipment.
More than one-third (36%) of these fires were started by candles.
More than one-fifth (22%) of the decoration fires started in the kitchen; 16% began in the living room.

Source: NFPA Applied Research

For more information visit the National Fire Protection Association. https://www.nfpa.org/halloween

Posted by webmaster on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 @ 9:21PM
Categories: Fire Safety

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