Holiday candle and fireplace safety
Flickering candles and crackling fireplaces can be beautiful this time of year. They can also be dangerous all year round. These guidelines can help you avoid potential fire hazards as you start to decorate.
Talk to your independent insurance agent about home insurance options that can help keep your home safe for the holidays–and every day.
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Holiday candle and fireplace safety
Flickering candles and crackling fireplaces can be beautiful this time of year. They can also be dangerous all year round. These guidelines can help you avoid potential fire hazards as you start to decorate.
Talk to your independent insurance agent about home insurance options that can help keep your home safe for the holidays–and every day.
Related resources
Holiday candle and fireplace safety
Flickering candles and crackling fireplaces can be beautiful this time of year. They can also be dangerous all year round. These guidelines can help you avoid potential fire hazards as you start to decorate.
Talk to your independent insurance agent about home insurance options that can help keep your home safe for the holidays–and every day.
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'Tis the season to decorate safely.
Candles cause 45% of holiday decoration fires
Fireplaces cause 38% of home heating fires
Do:
Place 3 feet away from flammable items
Keep out of reach from pets and children
Consider flameless candles Keep decorations away
from the fireplaceDon't:
Leave lit candles unattended
burn Christmas tree branches or needles
– Wrapping paper
Use as a tree decoration or burn near a treeBe prepared:
Test your smoke alarms
Have a fire extinguisher nearby
Sources: National Safety Council,
Electrical Safety Foundation International
and National Fire Protection Association
Related resources
Holiday candle and fireplace safety
Flickering candles and crackling fireplaces can be beautiful this time of year. They can also be dangerous all year round. These guidelines can help you avoid potential fire hazards as you start to decorate.
Talk to your independent insurance agent about home insurance options that can help keep your home safe for the holidays–and every day.