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Candle Fire Safety 15,260 estimated number of home candle fires each year 166 estimated number of home candle fire deaths each year 1,289 estimated number of home candle fire injuries each year 55% of home candle fires start be- cause the candle is too close to combustible materials 20% of candle fires begin when candles are unattended or abandoned 36% of home candle fires begin in the bedroom, more than in any other room 50% of candle fire deaths occur between midnight and 6am Top 5 Days for Home Candle Fires... 1. Christmas Day 2. Christmas Eve 3. New Year’s Day 4. Halloween 5. December 23 * Source: Home Candle Fires, NFPA Fire Analysis & Research, Quincy, MA, June 2010 Candle Safety Tips… Consider using battery operated flameless candles, which can look, smell & feel like real candles If you do use candles, ensure they are in stur- dy metal, glass or ceramic holders and placed where they cannot be easily knocked down Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas Extinguish candles after use and before going to bed Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn Keep candles out of the reach of children & pets Always use a flashlight—not a candle—for emergency lighting NEVER leave a burning candle unattended! Did you know that December is the peak time of year for home candle fires? Department of Fire & Emergency Services 26 Broad Street • Albany, NY 12202 • (518) 447-7879 www.facebook.com/FDAlbanyny www.twitter.com/FD_AlbanyNY