Candle Safety

Fire Safety Tips

• Always use the proper type of holder for the candle.
• Never carry a lit candle.
• Place candles on a solid, level surface and only put candles where children and pets can’t knock them over.
• Never lean over a lit candle for any reason.
• Only burn candles, while under constant adult supervision and keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
• Keep candles a minimum of one foot in all directions from all flammable and combustible items. Place candles away from drafts and vents also.
• Always extinguish candles before you leave the house or before you go to bed at night.
• During power outages try to use flashlights instead of burning candles.
• Never use any aerosol cans around a lit candle.

General Safety Reminders

• Keep all wicks on your candles trimmed to ¼”. This will allow for proper and even burning of the candle.
• Keep the wick centered to allow for even burning of the candle.
• Never allow children to light candles.
• Remember that smoke alarms provide the earliest possible warning of a fire in your residence, but only if they are properly installed and maintained. Test your smoke alarms monthly and practice home fire drills with your family.
• Never use a candle to search in a confined space such as a closet or under the cupboards.