USFA Report on December and Holiday Fires
The USFA has published a report on fires that occur during December and the holiday season. Cooking is the biggest cause of fires during this time period followed closely by heating.
Meal preparation for parties and family gatherings during the holidays typically generates lots of activity. Traditional holiday decorations and rituals frequently include candles which, as an open flame source, also can lead to holiday tragedies when not monitored properly. Children in particular are attracted to candles.8 This attraction can be especially dangerous during the holidays when candle use increases.
The report is only a few pages and it has lots of good info for fire service personnel and the public at large.
Posted December 5, 2006 10:48 AM · Link
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