Candle safety
A candle is an open flame. It can easily ignite any flammable items nearby.
If choosing to use lit candles, always make sure they are placed in sturdy holders that won't tip over. Place them on a secure piece of heat resistant furniture with the immediate area around them clear from items that can catch fire such as clothing, books, bedding, paper, curtains etc.
Always extinguish candles when leaving a room or going to sleep and never leave children or animals unsupervised in a room where candles are burning.
The MFS recommends you take a moment to download and read our home fire safety fact sheet on Candles.
