Candle Fire in Brandon?

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Douglas County.

Candles are a festive touch to any holiday party or gathering. SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties responds to fire damage emergencies every year in Brandon. According to?National Fire Protection Association?(NFPA),?candles?are among the leading causes of United States home fires. Here are some candle safety tips from the NFPA: 

• Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. 
• Keep candles at least 1 foot away from anything that can burn 
• Use sturdy candle holders, and won’t tip over easily 
• Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface 
• Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame. 

• Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container 
• Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home 
• Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power outage. Never use candles. 
• Think about using flameless candles in your home. They look and smell like real candles. 

Call Us! 

When your Brandon home or commercial business needs fire damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties has a team of highly trained technicians on call 24-hours a day to serve you. Call us today at 320-219-6505. 

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