Fire Officials Warn on Candles

With Christmas Day slightly more than two weeks away and Hanukkah already here, many people will be using the weekend ahead to trim out the insides of their homes for the holiday. Whether that involves an advent wreath, a menorah, or just incidental decoration, it often involves the use of candles. Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay points out that this time of year, candles are a frequent cause of house fires,
Clay said, “They must be attended at all times. I urge anyone who thinks they need to have a candle to consider other options. There are battery-operated candles, and there are ways of getting nice smells in your house that don’t involve candles.”
Clay also points out that in addition to candles burning down while unattended and igniting materials nearby, people who have pets or children in the house run the risk of the candles being knocked over causing a fire and/or injury to the child or pet.


 

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