Though they make the house smell good and go a long way in helping to create a holiday ambiance, candles are a chief source of house fires during the holiday season. Candles are the third leading cause of home fire injuries, and there are four times as many candle-related fire incidents during the holidays than at any other time of year. Instead of using lit candles, consider these creative alternatives.
Flameless candles
Powered by batteries, flameless candles give the appearance of lit, burning candles without the mess of dripping wax or danger of fire. They are available in a variety of scents and styles and can be safely placed near flammable decorations.
Reed diffusers
Another popular alternative these days, reed diffusers require no heat, batteries or flames and can emit a pleasant fragrance for months at a time.
If you do use lit candles this holiday season, make sure that the candle holders are not flammable, that candles are not placed near any decorations that could easily catch fire, and never leave them burning unattended.
Following these common sense tips can help keep your family from becoming one of the numerous fire statistics this holiday season. For additional protection of your house while you’re both home and away, consider a monitored smoke and fire alarm system from Monitronics. Call us at 800-290-0709 for more information.
