With Halloween just around the corner, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is sounding the alarm. They want everyone to swap out traditional candles for battery-powered tealights when lighting up pumpkins this spooky season.
Say No to Naked Flames
Traditional candles might look atmospheric, but they’re a fire hazard. Around one in eight house fires starts with naked flames like candles, matches, or cigarettes. Halloween is one of the riskiest times for such fires.