Burn candles, not your belongings!

2/8/2021 (Permalink)

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, plenty of people are gearing up to spend a love-filled day with the individuals that they cherish the most. Most likely, a lot of these celebrations are going to include candles, which do create a great ambiance but pose the potential for fire damage. On average, 21 home candle fires are reported per day. Make sure to keep reading for some great tips on how to avoid danger during your festivities: 

• Keep lit candles at least 12 feet from anything that can catch fire and burn.
• When lighting a candle, make sure that you do not have on any loose or dangling clothing that can catch fire. 
• Don’t light candles in areas such as bedrooms or bathrooms, and if you do, make sure that any flames are blown out before leaving the room or going to bed.
• Make sure to place any candles in a sturdy candle holder before lighting. This will ensure that they don’t tip over and burn something.
• When you can, consider using flameless, LED battery-operated candles. They create a nice atmosphere without any of the risk. 

If you do happen to find yourself suffering from fire damage after Valentine’s Day, SERVPRO of White Plains & New Rochelle is here to help. We’re just one call away at 914-684-1560.