8 Safety Tips for Burning Candles

5/5/2021 (Permalink)

Fires caused by candles are one of the main reasons for most housefires. Many families burn candles in their home but leave them unattended while they’re burning. There are 8 basic safety tips that we should follow for burning candles, most of us disregard these habits and put our homes at risk.

1. Keep candles 12 inches away from anything that can burn.
2. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
3. Avoid placing the candles around drafts, vents, or air currents.
4. Blow out all candles before you leave a room or go to bed.
5. Never touch or move a burning candle.
6. Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly.
7. Use a candle snuffer to safely extinguish candles.
8. Make sure the candles are completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing.

If you experience fire from a candle there’s additional clean-up to face once the flames are extinguished. It’s best to leave the cleanup to the professionals at SERVPRO of Jackson and of Madison County. SERVPRO has the training to know how to clean up your home after a fire of any kind and understand the special challenges of fires caused by them. When a SERVPRO technician arrives on the scene, they’ll do a comprehensive job evaluating the damage and provide you with a clear plan ahead of time so you know exactly what to expect.

You can rest assured that your home can be cleaned and restored to home again by our SERVPRO of Jackson and of Madison County when you reach out to us at (601) 353-2286. We’re available 24/7 to help you through. "Like it never even happened."