Candle Fire Safety Week took place last month, but with the festive season on the way, and the nights slowly drawing in, it’s always worth a reminder to take good care when decorating our homes with candles.
Candle safety might sound obvious – but did you know that candles are actually the leading cause of all house fires? Accidents do happen, so here are a few tips to help you ensure your safety this Autumn and Winter…
- Put your candles or tea lights in snug-fitting holders on heat-resistant surfaces;
- Distance! It’s also recommended to leave a 30cm space around your candle.
- Also make sure there’s more than a meter between your candles or tea lights and any surface above;
- Make sure all candles are completely extinguished before you go to bed or if you go out – never leave lit candles unattended;
- Place candles away from curtains and out of any draughts;
- Keep candles well out of reach of small children and pets;
- As always, ensure you have a working smoke and heat alarm in your home.
Head over to our Building and Fire Safety page for more information about how to stay safe in your home, and how we as a landlord take our customers’ safety seriously:
