Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Cheviot Road, Newquay at 14/02/2008 20:37

Firefighters from Newquay attended a report of a smell of burning. The crew discovered that the smell was from a small fire involving a plant pot, caused by the burning down of joss sticks, which was damped down.

General Fire Safety Advice
Great care should be taken when using candles and joss sticks, so follow this simple fire safety advice:
Always place candles and joss sticks well away from curtains, furniture and drapes and always out of draughts.
Keep them out of reach of children and pets.
Never leave a burning candle or joss stick unattended.
Keep them away from hair and clothing.
Always place candles upright in suitable holders which cannot fall over easily.
Always make sure that candles are properly extinguished, especially before going to bed.

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