Candles Make a Dangerous Decoration

11/29/2010

After the Thanksgiving holiday, many start decorating the home for Christmas. However, this needs to be done in a safe way. One problem that Central Emergency Services seems to have during the holiday season are fires started by a candle decoration. Assistant Fire Marshal Brad Nelson says firefighters had to put one out last year.

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Nelson says, if candles are going to be used, then they need to be placed in a very safe spot.

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More fire safety tips for the holiday are available through the American Red Cross of Alaska.