Halloween Fire Safety

While Halloween in many areas is a festive time, it does come with fire hazards. By following some simple safety tips you can ensure a safe Halloween for you and your family.

• Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks.

• When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric.

• Choose costumes made out of material that won't easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame.

• If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can clearly see out of them.

• Keep decorations such as cornstalks, crepe paper and other flammable decorations away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs, candles etc.

• Use a glow stick or battery-operated candle in a jack-o-lantern. Make sure children are supervised at all times when candles are lit.

For more information, go to Halloween Safety Tips.