Fire service issues advice after candle starts blaze at Flintshire property
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) has issued a safety warning after firefighters tackled a blaze at property in Flintshire.
Crews were called to the fire which was contained to a set of curtains at a house on Tuesday evening.
An update on the NWFRS Facebook states:
“Our crews attended a fire at a property in Fintshire last night where a candle had set the curtains alight.”
Fire officers have also issued this advice:
-Never leave a candle unattended and remember to extinguish it before you go to sleep.
-Always place candles on a heat resistance surface or in a holder and away from flammable materials.
-Better still – use a battery operated candle instead.
-And ensure you have a working smoke alarm.
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