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Apartment fire caused by candle

candle fire

Fire caused by candle

The Seattle Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building this month that was caused by a lit candle. According to the National Fire Protection Association [ https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Candles?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], there are on average 20 candle-related fires each day in the U.S. and approximately one-third (37%) of home candle fires start in bedrooms. 

Tips to stay safe:


* When possible, use flameless battery-powered candles — they can look and smell like real candles
* Keep candles and incense at least 12 inches from anything that can burn
* Candleholders should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax and won’t tip over easily
* Place candle and incense holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface where they won’t be knocked over.
* Blow out all candles and extinguish incense before you leave a room and before you go to bed
* Keep candles, incense, matches and lighters out of reach of children and pets
* Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container
* Avoid the use of candles and incense in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep
* Always have a flashlight with batteries handy in case of a power outage




Update: Dryer fire maintenance guidelines and safety

Dryer fire

Clothes dryer fire

According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryer fires account for roughly 13,820 home structure fires and cause over $200 million in damage each year. Because of the incidence of dryer fires, the Fire Code requires proper dryer installation, maintenance, and exhaust vent cleaning (2021 Seattle Fire Code, Section 610).

How to be safe:


* Always remove lint from trap before using the clothes dryer
* Never put rubber, plastic, foam or any materials that made contact with flammable liquids in the dryer even if previously washed
* Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed
* Do not use the dryer without a lint filter
* Do not overload your dryer
* Make sure the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer is operating
* Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you

Note: If you live in multi-residential housing, it’s the property manager’s responsibility to maintain and clean dryer exhaust vents per manufacturer’s instructions. See our updated guidance on dryer safety [ https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/Fire/Business/CAM6000_ClothesDryerExhaustCleaning.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

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