| Most of the stuff that you are about to read is | | | | presence of small children. Lit candles can fall over |
| common sense, however, accidents do happen. I | | | | and depending upon what they fall over on to, |
| would recommend that you read this article to | | | | could become a fire hazard. Here's another story |
| anyone in your family and send it to anyone who | | | | for candle lovers. |
| you care about. Even if you think it's ridiculous, | | | | I came home one day around four o'clock and |
| how would you feel if something happened to | | | | the entire house was full of smoke, I opened up |
| someone that you care about, after you read this | | | | as many doors and windows as I could to let |
| article on home fire hazards? Always think safety. | | | | some fresh air in, at the same time I was trying |
| One of the biggest fire hazards in your house will | | | | to find out what was causing the problem. I soon |
| be in your kitchen, make sure that you turn all | | | | found a bowl that was full of dried flower leaves, |
| flame producing kitchen appliances off. I was just | | | | where a candle that was placed in the center and |
| recently in a home and could smell gas, the | | | | had somehow fallen off and started the fire. |
| homeowner had left the gas stove one, after | | | | You can consider both of these events lucky, but |
| boiling some water in the early morning and it had | | | | to lose everything that you have worked for, |
| been running for at least four hours. | | | | your entire life, isn't worth it, especially if the fire |
| This kind of stuff happens more than you could | | | | could have been prevented. |
| ever possibly imagine, so pay attention and | | | | Sometimes applying common sense, won't save |
| remember all of the common home fire hazards | | | | your life. However, educating yourself can |
| that you can. They could save your life, one day. | | | | drastically improve your chances of survival, |
| It seems like more people are using candles today | | | | especially when our homes are full of flammable |
| than ever. Do not leave your candles lit overnight. | | | | objects. |
| Do not leave your candles unattended or in the | | | | |