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The flame may be small – but more than five
fires a day are started by candles. It only
takes a moment’s distraction for a fire to
start but the consequences can be tragic.
- Don’t let candles fall over! You need to keep candles firmly upright in
a proper holder
- Don’t lean across candles! You could
set fire to your clothes or hair
- Don’t let anything fall into the
hot wax, like matchsticks
- Keep them away from draughts and anything that can easily catch fire like furniture or curtains
- Always place candles on a
heat-resistant surface. Night lights
and tea lights can melt plastic surfaces like TV tops and bathtubs
- Always leave at least four inches
(10cm) between two burning candles
- Use a ‘snuffer’or a spoon to put
candles out. It’s safer than
blowing them,which can send
sparks and hot wax flying
- Keep candles out of reach
of children and pets
- The best way for you to protect yourself and your home is to have a smoke alarm and to test the battery every week. They cost from as little as £5 and you can get them from supermarkets and in high-street stores, or to get a free one fitted with 10 year batteries, call 0800 169 0320 for a free Home Safety Check
- Candles that have been put out can go on smouldering
and start a fire
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