Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-10-12, Page 15The Huron Expositor • October 12, 2005 Page 15 Use Candles with Care; When you go out, biowout! SEAFORTH & AREA FIRE ASSOCIATION Invites you to our OPEN SOUSE In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week October 13 8::3t p.m. Seaforth & Area Fire Hall Birch St. Seaforth Door Prizes Available • ARCHIE'S SERVICE CENTRE 527-0881 DIVA GRAPHICS & EMBROIDERY 527-2055 CIBC SEAFORTH 527-0100 KELLY AUTO SALES & SERVICE 527-1122 HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER 527-0058 SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 527-1321 Desjardins Credit Union 527-0210 ANNA'S DRESS SHOPPE LTD. 527-0489 SILLS HOME HARDWARE •For Smoke Detectors .New Fire Extinguishers ot •Replacement Batteries •Fire Escape Ladders 527-1620 "Reducing the risk" • Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Almost half of all home fires started by candles begin in the bedroom. NFPA discourages the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. • Keep candles at least one foot away from anything that can burn includ- ing curtains, blinds, wallpaper, clothing or any other material that can catch fire. • Don't place lit candles in windows or near doorways where drafts could bring combustibles in contact with the flame. • Keep candles away from flammable liquids. "Candle with Care" • Use candle holders that are sturdy, won't tip over easily, are made from a material that can't burn, and are large enough to collect dripping wax. • Place candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface—away from edges and any place where they could be knocked over by kids or pets. • Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame. • Keep candle wicks trimmed to one-quarter inch. • Extinguish candles when they burn down to within two inches of their holder or any decorative material. • Extinguish candles carefully, using a long -handled candle snuffer or a soft, directed breath. Be careful not to splatter wax when extinguishing. Do not leave the room until wicks have stopped glowing. CASEY VANBAKEL ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING 522-1558 BOX FURNITURE & FLOOR COVERINGS 527-0680 VANDEN HEUVEL STRUCTURES 482-9666 CLINTON WINTHROP GENERAL STORE 527-1247 DESIGN CONCRETE SYSTEMS 527-0397 BLUEWATER INTERIORS 527-1728 WHITNEY RIBEY FUNERAL HOME , 527-1390