The house is dark, except for the warm glow of a friendlyjack-o-lantern and a few melting candles. It's a little spooky, but it's all for fun.The only thing sinister about this familiar Halloween scene is the possibility of a fire.
|On Halloween, homeowners should be especially mindful of firesafety issues with increased risk of fire related injuries or firerelated damage to properties. Open flame fires increase by 50percent around the Halloween holiday due to increased use ofcandles.
|Once lit, do not leave pumpkins or candles unattended – blowcandles out before leaving a room or going to bed. Make sure thatpumpkins and candles are kept on steady surfaces. Keep candles atleast three feet away from anything that could burn. Place allcandles out of reach of pets and small children. Make childrenaware of fire safety rules and set an example by having fireextinguishers on hand in case of an emergency. Go over emergency evacuation plans. As an added precaution you can usebattery-operated candles to avoid any issues.
|If you're planning to attend or host a bonfire party, be surethat all party goers are aware that they must keep a safe distancefrom the fire at all times.
|Have fun, but play it safe this Halloween.
|Source: www.swinton.co.uk
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