Anonymous wrote:It's perfectly fine, OP. Please don't get sucked in by the crazies on dcum. These are the same people that "off gas" rugs and believe that dryer sheets are dangerous.
PP, I am sure you enjoy seeing other hurts.. how FINE is this to you????:
From 2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated
7,610 home structure fires that were started by candles per year. These fires caused an
annual average of 81 deaths, 677 injuries and $278 million in direct property damage.
Candle fire facts
During the five-year period of 2014-2018:
Candles caused 2% of reported home fires, 3% of home fire deaths, 6% of home fire injuries, and 4% of the direct property damage in home fires.
Roughly one-third (37%) of home candle fires started in bedrooms. These fires caused 40% of the associated deaths and 49% of the associated injuries.
Falling asleep was a factor in 10% percent of the home candle fires and 15% of the associated deaths.
On average, 21 home candle fires were reported per day.
Three of every five (60%) of home candle fires occurred when some form of combustible material was left or came too close to the candle.
December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. In December, 12% of home candle fires began with decorations compared to 4% the rest of the year.