FIRE PREVENTION AND CANDLES

2/4/2020 (Permalink)

Who doesn't love the aroma of a candle in their Paradise Valley AZ home.  There’s a special beauty to candles, but a lighted candle is also an open flame, and a potential fire hazard if not carefully monitored.

The majority of candle fires can be avoided if you follow basic safety rules:

1. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

2. Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire.

3. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.

How to Burn a Candle Safely

Before Lighting:

1. Before burning, always trim the wick to ¼ inch. You can use a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or scissors. 

2. Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. It should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.

3. Burn candles in a well-ventilated room:  Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. 

4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on burn time and proper use. In general, it is recommended that candles do not burn for longer than four hours and cool for at least two hours before relighting.

While Burning:

1. Never leave a candle unattended.

2.Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.

3. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.

4. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.

Always contact emergency personnel in the event of a fire.  Once the fire is extinguished contact a professional restoration company to take care of smoke, fire or water damage.