Fire Safety Tips for Halloween

9/18/2023 (Permalink)

Never leave lit candles unattended.

When Halloween comes around, the idea of decorating is really exciting for so many people. Celebrating the spook-tacular fun of Halloween festivities is something that so many people look forward to every year. Many of us own full collections of decor for every part of the house - inside and out. But when it comes to decorating, it is important to make sure that you don’t mix up your indoor and outdoor decorations. Outdoor decor used indoors can cause fires (and so can indoor decor used outdoors). Here are some Halloween safety tips as Spooky Season comes into full swing.

• Use glow sticks or battery powered candles or lanterns to light up your jack-o’-lanterns. A flame is a fire hazard to anything nearby.
• If you choose to use a candle as part of your decor, never leave a lit candle unattended.
• Make sure all exits and escape routes are wide-open. It’s tempting to place decorations in doors and extryways, but in the event of a fire or other emergency, those decorations can block escape routes.
• Teach kids to stay away from any sources of open flames and make sure they know about Stop, Drop, and Roll.

In the event that your home or business needs fire damage mitigation or restoration services, do not hesitate to contact us. Read more from the National Fire Protection Association or the State Fire Marshal’s Office about even more excellent fire safety tips during this spook-tacular time of year.