Candle Fire Safety: How To Prevent Candle Fires

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Oh, the joys of a scented candle! No matter your “flavor,” there is something for just about everyone. If you love floral scented candles, candles that smell like cookies, or tree scented candles…there’s a candle out there for you! Yet as lovely as candles can be, they can also be very dangerous. Candles have an open flame, so we should never take them lightly when using them in our homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, candles cause nearly 10,000 residential fires each year. Experts suggest that 85% of those fires could have been prevented! We list below some important candle fire safety tips to keep you and your loved ones out of harm’s way.

When choosing a spot to light your candle, be mindful of several things. Candles should be out of reach of any pets or children in the home. Don’t set the candle near any flowing fabric (such as candle drapes) or under anything that may fall into your open flame. Avoid drafts, as this will cause the flame to jump unpredictably. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, 40% of candle fires start when flammable materials are too close to the flame.