Risk factors for fire associated with candles:
(1) leaving the candle burning unattended
(2) leaving a burning candle where a small child or animal can knock it over
(3) burning a candle near something flammable
(4) falling asleep while a candle is lit
(5) using a candle for light (during an emergency, power outage, utilities turned off)
(6) intoxication with drugs and/or alcohol
(7) being played with by a child
Candles should:
(1) be put out if no one will be in the room
(2) be completely out before going to bed
(3) be kept away from anything flammable
(4) be in a candle holder large enough to collect dripping wax and one that is unlikely to tip over
(5) be in a non-flammable candle holder
(6) be kept out of reach of children and pets
