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Reduce the risk of fires if burning candles this fall
As we roll further into fall, if candles are part of your home decor, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards.
“Preferably, use a candle warmer where it’ll melt the wax enough to release the smell, but you don’t have an open flame,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Same way if we’re talking about Halloween decorations, you’re doing your jack-o’-lanterns. Use LED lighting. It’s much better, lasts a little longer, things like that.”
If you do end up using a candle with an open flame, make sure it is in a safe area away from potential hazards such as drapes. Keep it on a flat, stable surface in order to reduce the tip-over risk.
“If you do choose to light a candle, make sure you leave about a half inch of wax at the bottom because that helps absorb the heat, especially if it’s a jar candle, and then make sure you’re keeping that wick trimmed about a quarter inch,” Crane said. “That helps it burn a little better, so if you do choose to use a candle with an open flame, make sure you’re taking care of it.”
Running the candle all the way down in a glass jar runs the potential risk of the jar cracking or shattering due to thermal stress, which can create a fire risk.
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