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Ways you can help prevent children from setting fires.
Posted on 05/11/2012
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), fires set by children are responsible for more than 100 fire-related deaths, nearly 1,000 burn injuries, and hundreds of millions of dollars in property losses each year. Children are often the victims in these fires. It’s scary because curiosity about fire is natural for children, but the fires they…
15,600 fires in US homes each year – and they are started by candles
Posted on 01/09/2011
Candles are a great way to make a house feel like home, but if left unattended, they can have devastating effects. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, candles cause an estimated 15,600 fires in homes each year. Over half of those fires start because the candle is too close to combustible material and one in…
