We’re being reminded of the need to be careful when lighting the traditional Christmas Candle.
Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service have been called out to around 100 domestic fires this year.
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Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carol Kennedy has this advice to avoid becoming another statistic this Christmas.
“Make sure that your candle is in a proper candle stand so that it doesn’t drip down and burn what’s beneath it. Never put it near your Christmas tree – obviously Christmas tree fires are a huge thing at Christmas time – and the candle can be a source of ignition. Also near draping things like curtains or decorations that could be very flammable and could go up with the candle.”
