Christmas Candle Safety

Over the past few years, the use of candles in the home has greatly increased – and so has the number of fires caused by their misuse.

Christmas Day holds the record for the highest number of reported home candle fires.

Oshawa Fire Services offers the following tips for the safe use of candles:

• Keep lit candles in sturdy holders on level surfaces and, if possible, place a glass chimney or shade over it.
• Keep lit candles out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep lit candles away from anything that will burn.
• Extinguish all candles before leaving the room or going to bed.
• Remember to keep all matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children.