Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Greville Walk, Hillsview, Grumplehorn, Polperro at 19/09/2020 10:31

Crews from Looe are attending a fire in a domestic property caused by a candle, on arrival crews found the fire was out, however the female occupant is suffering from smoke inhalation so an Ambulance has been requested.

By following these guidelines, you can reduce the risks that come with using candles.

Always extinguish candles before you leave a room.

Always use a suitable holder when burning candles. Scented candles turn to liquid; always burn them in a suitable glass or metal container that can withstand the heat of the liquid.

Candles should always be placed out of the reach of children and away from areas where pets can get to them.

Put them on a heat-resistant surface and be especially careful with tea lights, which get hot enough to melt plastic; TVs are not fire resistant objects.

Extinguish candles before moving them and don’t let anything fall into the hot wax, like matches.