The holidays are a prime time for home fires spurred by lit candles or fireplaces.

To help prevent such fires, the U.S. National Safety Council suggests:

• Don’t leave a candle burning in any room unsupervised.
• Make sure lit candles are out of a child’s reach.
• Use lit candles only on surfaces that are sturdy and stable.
• Keep lit candles away from holiday trees, curtains and flammable objects.
• Don’t put wrapping paper, tree limbs or wreaths in your fireplace to burn.
• Thoroughly clean and inspect all fireplaces and chimneys annually.

Source: HealthDay

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