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Circle of Safety
Burn candles inside a one foot circle of safety, an area free of anything that could come in contact with the flame and burn
Use candles in the center of an area one-foot in diameter free of anything that could burn, such as decorations, curtains that could blow around, other items on a table or bureau.
Use a sturdy metal, glass, or ceramic container.
Stay in the same room with burning candles; never leave them burning unattended.
Most candle fires start when they are left burning unattended.
Don't leave a candle burning out of your sight when you fall asleep at night.
Use candles out of reach of children and pets.
Many candle fires are started when pets knock them over, or when children touch or play with them.
Keep all matches and lighters out of reach of children.Store in a high cabinet, preferably a locked one.
Teach everyone in the family the rules of safe candle use Children, teenagers, grown-ups, and older adults should know the rules of safe candle use. | 
