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Not so much terms as advice:
Decorative and fragrance candles are very popular as an attractive addition to your home décor, but they are also a growing concern with the Fire Service and Safety organizations. When asked recently what he saw as the greatest cause of accidental home fires today, an expert in the field of fire investigation quickly replied, "candles".
This isn't to say that all candles are dangerous or that using them is discouraged. If used properly they can be a beneficial source of enjoyment for many people, however, when used improperly, candles have caused significant loss of life, injury and loss of property. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the soaring popularity of candles has led to an increase in reported candle fires. The USFA currently estimates that candles are responsible for approximately 10,000 residential fires each year, along with 1,000 civilian injuries, 85 fatalities and $120 million in property loss.
According to the National Fire Protection Association Journal article, "Candle Fires on the Rise", residential fires caused by candles have more than doubled over the past decade.
In addition to being a fire hazard, improperly used candles can generate a significant amount of soot. This soot can damage the walls, floors and ceilings of your home as well as your personal belongings.
According to a 2001 pilot study of candle fires by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), by far, most candle fires were caused by combustibles being too close to the candle. The next most common cause of candle fires was due to the candle falling over or being knocked over by wind, doors, children or pets.
Candle Safety Tips
* Always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.
* Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
* Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.
* Read and carefully follow all manufacturer instructions.
* Trim candlewicks to 1/4 inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping.
* Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax. Be sure the candleholder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
* Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents and air currents. This will help prevent prevent rapid, uneven burning, smoking and excessive dripping. Drafts can also blow lightweight curtains or papers into the flame where they could catch fire. Ceiling fans can cause drafts.
* Candle safety tips Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
* Do not burn a candle for longer than the manufacturer recommends.
* Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
* Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains (1/2inch if in a container). This will also help prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface and prevent glass containers from cracking or breaking.
* Never touch or move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquid.
* Extinguish pillar candles if the wax pool approaches the outer edge.
* Candles should be placed at least three inches apart from one another. This is to be sure they don't melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.
* One of the safest ways to extinguish a candle is to use a candle snuffer, which helps prevent hot wax from spattering.
* When blowing out a candle, hold your index finger in front of the flame and blow at it. Air will flow around your finger, extinguish the candle from both sides, and prevent hot wax from splattering.
* Do not extinguish candles with water. The water can cause the hot wax to spatter and can cause glass containers to break.
* Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are much safer light sources than candles during a power failure.
* Never use a candle as light when you go into a closet to look for things.
* Never use a candle for light when fueling equipment such as a lantern or kerosene heater.
* Install a smoke detector in every room where candles are burned.
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