Here's some safety tips from the city of Plymouth and a video
featuring Deputy Fire Chief Kip Springer about staying safe this
holiday season: - Test your smoke detectors monthly. Replace
their batteries once a year. - Never leave a burning candle
unattended. - Do not place burning candles on end tables or
other areas where they might accidentally be knocked over. -
Always keep burning candles out of the reach of children or
pets. - Never place a burning candle near something that can
catch fire. - Keep candles away from drafts and vents. - Trim
wicks to ¼" prior to each use. - Extinguish taper or pillar
candles when they get within 2" of their holders. - Always use a
flame-retardant base that has been made for candles. - Keep
matches, wick trimmings and foreign objects out of the candle
wax. - Keep matches and lighters away from kids. Teach children
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Prevention - Test smoke detectors every month and replace
batteries once a year. - Make and practi