The chill of Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy cosy comforts, but while candles can help to create a warm glow, it’s important to use these safely through the chilly autumn nights and celebrations.
Whether you’re lighting candles in the home to create a cosy glow, celebrating Halloween or you’re using candles to mark the Diwali ‘festival of lights’ this month, these top tips will help you keep your home and family safe from fire.
Here are our top tips for creating cosy candlelight safely:
- Ensure candles are secured in a candle holder and away from materials that may catch fire, like curtains or loose-fitting clothes.
- Don’t burn lots of candles close together as this may cause a larger flame.
- Do not move a candle once lit.
- Always put candles, incense or oil burners out when you leave the room, go to bed or leave the house.
- Never leave children or pets alone with burning candles.
- If clothes catch fire, stop, drop and roll.
- If you’re just using candles for a cosy glow, you could try using LED candles to create the mood without the risk.
With Halloween just around the corner, candles used in jack-o-lanterns are a popular choice for families, but parents of young children should consider using LED candles in pumpkins instead of real ones – they don’t blow out, and they are much safer, especially around fancy-dress costumes.
Access more top tips to help your children ‘spook safely’ this Halloween
If you’re using fireworks as well as candles to celebrate Diwali, keep the fireworks fun but stay safe by always following the firework code.
