While the crisp autumn air signals the change of seasons, it also brings fire safety risks associated with fall activities, such as getting cozy around a campfire and burning candles.
While spending more time at home and cooking more indoors as cooler weather approaches, it is important to be prepared. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
• Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires in the U.S.;
• Campfire accidents send thousands of people to emergency rooms with burn injuries every year;
• More than half of candle fires (59 percent) start because a flammable object is too close to the candle.
As temperatures begin to drop, make sure to check out these fire safety tips from First Alert: Teach kids about fire safety. While many children will be at home this school year, it is important to remind them about staying safe when near an open flame.
Teach kids to stop, drop and roll. Talk about the dangers of open flames and run through safety drills so everyone will feel confident to handle a scary situation.
“While spending more time at home, it is important to be prepared, such as having a fire extinguishing device nearby and discussing safety with your entire family to help ensure everyone is ready in the event a fire incident occurs,” Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert said.