Candle safety warning in North Lincolnshire
People are being told to take extra care with candles by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
Over the last 12 month the service has attended 14 house fires that were caused when candles were left unattended.
Phil Leake, community safety manager for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Although this doesn't seem like a high number, these types of incidents could so easily be avoided. A fire in the home can be devastating and I urge residents to never leave candles unattended.
"Now that winter draws in and Christmas approaches, the use of candles in the home increases, therefore increasing the risk of fire. Using a proper candle holder is imperative, if tea lights are not placed in suitable holders they can over heat and catch fire in seconds."
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The fire service tells people never to leave candles unattended, and to keep them out of reach of children and pets on a stable surface
Comments
by dellboy1959
Thursday, November 15 2012, 10:09PM
“Anyone who burns candles in the house deserves everything coming to them,i mean they must be at least eligable for the next Darwin awards.
Naked flame-molten wax = FIRE at some point----------------IDIOTS.”