Untitled When you go out, blow it out! According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), nearly 85% of the candle fire incidents are started because of consumer misuse. The ignition factors cited by NFIRS include: Combustible too close to heat 17.7% Unattended 16.0% Misuse, not specified 13.1% Inadequate control of open fire 9.2% Child playing 8.5% Abandoned, discarded material 7.1% Falling asleep 4.3% By applying the following safety tips, you can safely enjoy candles: Never leave a burning candle unattended; Never place a burning candle near or on items that can catch fire/melt; Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets; Keep candles away from drafts and vents; Do not place candles under shelves; Trim wicks to ¼” prior to each use; Leave at least 4” between two burning candles; Don’t move candles while they are burning; Discontinue use of a container candle before the last ½” of wax begins to melt and taper candles when they are within 2” of their holder; Keep matches, wick trimmings & other objects out of the candle wax; and Do not allow children and teens to have candles in their bedroom. If you have additional questions please contact the South Jordan Fire Department at 254-0948.
According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), nearly 85% of the candle fire incidents are started because of consumer misuse. The ignition factors cited by NFIRS include:
Combustible too close to heat
17.7%
Unattended
16.0%
Misuse, not specified
13.1%
Inadequate control of open fire
9.2%
Child playing
8.5%
Abandoned, discarded material
7.1%
Falling asleep
4.3%
By applying the following safety tips, you can safely enjoy candles:
If you have additional questions please contact the South Jordan Fire Department at 254-0948.