Candles glowing softly in the windows are a wonderful addition to winter decorations. However, candles may be an unsafe way to celebrate the holidays if proper safety procedures aren't observed. The National Fire Protection Association reports that from 2006 to 2010, an astounding 11,640 home fires were caused by careless use of candles.Those fires also inflicted $438 million in property damage and caused 126 deaths, in addition to 953 injuries. Candles cause about 3 percent of home fires each year, but in December, candle fires rise to 11 percent. Holiday revelers should consider the following safety tips for using candles in their winter decorations. Never leave candles burning overnight or in bedrooms. Make sure candles burn in open areas away from flammable items. Consider using flame-free candles that mimic the real thing. Check the Home Security SystemWhen a New Jersey home security company installs a new system, make smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors a part of the i
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