With windy and snowy conditions outside, the welcoming environment of a room lit by candles is a wonderful way to enjoy a winter evening. However, candles do represent a significant fire danger if they re not used properly and with safety awareness. A report in 2012 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggests that there were over 11,600 fires started by candles from 2006 to 2010. Incredibly, these fires caused around 126 deaths every single year.No family wants to experience the tragedy of an accidental fire, so it is important to use candles properly. Just because a candle looks small and non-threatening, doesn t mean that it s harmless. The NFPA suggests that holidays like New Year s Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day usually see a boost in the number of fires that occur. Knowledge of conditions that may make it likely that a candle fire may start is the best way to improving safety and security in Boise.Bedroom FiresA large number of candle fires begin because
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