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Unfortunately, candle fires account for
approximately 2.4% of all fires resulting in 6%
of total injuries and sadly 3% of all fatalities
from fires.
The popularity of candles is so great that in
the United States that retail sales of candles
in recent years has been over $2 billion
annually, not including candle accessories.
Unfortunately, candle fires account for
approximately 2.4% of all fires resulting in 6%
of total injuries and sadly 3% of all fatalities
from fires. Because of the growing popularity of
candles, these figures are increasing, according
to the National Fire Protection Agency.
For centuries, people have safely enjoyed the
use of candles. They provided us with light long
before the light bulb was invented. Today, their
colors and scents enhance our rooms and lives,
evoking pleasurable memories from our past. When
used correctly, candles can be a source of
light. However, if left unattended or when
certain precautions are not taken by the
consumer, candles can be a cause of a fire
hazard, which may result in unnecessary injury
or even death.
Of all products, which cause residential fires,
candles however, rank far behind cigarettes,
matches, and cooking food left unattended.
According to the National Fire Incident
Reporting System or NFIRS, fires caused by
candles occur more often in bedrooms,
approximately 45.2%, then in family rooms or
bathrooms and fires caused by candles in the
kitchen accounts for only 6.3% of all incidents.
In addition, according to the NFIRS, the
materials, which are more often ignited by
candles, are cabinetry, materials such as
blankets, comforters, sheets, curtains,
mattresses, and pillows.
Of all the fires caused by candles, the NFIRS
has found that nearly 85% were due to the fact
consumers misused the product. Some of the
causes are as follows: Combustibles placed too
close to the candle, candles left unattended,
uncontrolled of open fire, children playing with
the candles, carelessly discarded candles, and
falling asleep while candles were burning.
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