- Secure candles in a sturdy holder on a flat surface that won't tip over.
- Make sure the holder is big enough to collect the dripping wax.
- Don't place candles in windows where blinds or curtains can close over them.
- Do not leave a burning candle unattended.
- If you experience a power outage, use flashlights and other battery-generated light sources.
- Do not carry a lit candle or use a lit candle to look for things in a closet or confined area.
- Place candles out of reach of children, and in a position where pets won't be able to knock them over.
- Do not use a candle for light when fueling equipment such as a kerosene heater or lantern, as flame may ignite the vapors.
- KEEP ALL MATCHES AND LIGHTERS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Keep portable heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn including furniture, bedding, clothing, pets and people.
- Do not leave space heaters on when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep.
- Do not use gasoline or other substitute fuel in a kerosene heater because the wrong fuel could burn hotter than the design limits of the equipment and cause a serious fire.
- Store kerosene away from heat or open flame in a container approved by the local fire department.
- Have your chimney inspected by a professional before the start of the heating season and cleaned if necessary.
- Use a sturdy fireplace screen when burning fires.
- Burn only wood. Never burn paper or pine boughs, which can float out the chimney and ignite your roof or a neighboring home.
- If using a live Christmas tree, keep it watered daily.
- Never put a lit candle on a Christmas tree.
- Make sure your Christmas tree is far away from any source of ignition such as a space heater or candle.
- When putting holiday lights on the tree, follow the instructions recommended by UL Laboratories. Overloaded circuits are the cause of many home fires during the holiday season.
- Never leave the kitchen area while cooking.
- Keep plenty of oven mitts on hand.
- Have a working fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking areas. Falling pots and pans can burn children.
The early warning signal of a smoke detector can save lives. Be sure to install a battery-powered smoke detector outside each sleeping area and on each additional level of your home. Use the test button to check each smoke detector once a month. When necessary, replace batteries immediately. The Red Cross recommends you replace batteries at least once a year. Make a fire escape plan for your family and have a family meeting place outside your home. For free information in English or Spanish, visit the Red Cross web site at www.redcross.org/dfw.
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