THE REAL HALLOWEEN HORROR: FIRE HAZARDS. AVOID THEM WITH THE FOLLOWING TIPS

10/28/2022 (Permalink)

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Halloween is a tome for fun and spooky celebrations and activities and it can also be a time for some truly scary fire hazards. As the night nears, take simple precautions that can help ensure Halloween remains fun and fire safety.

FLAMMABLE COSTUMES

Most costumes are categorized as toys and not clothing. Consequently these costumes do not necessarily need to adhere to the same fire safety laws as most clothing this means many fancy dress costumes can burn rapidly providing less time for the wearer to perform safety measure like the stop, drop and roll technique. Our advice is to be aware of the fabrics in the costumes you buy. Silk, cotton and wool are the safer options.

NAKED FLAMES

Candles are common feature of the Halloween season, they are versatile and create a sinister atmosphere . However naked flames with the utmost can. An even safer alternative is to replace your naked flames altogether with LED candles.

DECORATIONS

Even if you choose to dismiss candle altogether, decorating your house with electrical decorations can still warrant a fire hazard. Try to be systematic about how many electrical items you included in your decorations. Using too many at time could potentially overload plug sockets and cause a fire.

At SERVPRO of Ventura, we offer a range of fine safety products and services to ensure the safety of your home all year round.

If you experienced fire damage, call us at (805) 656 – 3911.