London Fire Crew Shows Scary Photo Of What Could Happen If You Aren't Careful With Candles
"Never leave a burning candle unattended."
London fire crews are reminding residents to never leave their candles unattended following a nasty structure fire.
According to the London Fire Department, emergency crews had to deal with a fire on Stratton Drive on Monday morning after the owner left their candles unattended.
Fire crews have cleared. Damage est $10,000. Cause was careless use of candles. PSA never leave candles unattended. #ldnontpic.twitter.com/xGfPWM24G8— London Fire Department (@London Fire Department) 1631543877
Thankfully, the fire was extinguished without injury. However, the preventable incident did result in an estimated $10,000 in damages to the home.
The department did share a terrifying photo of the aftermath, to show what can happen if you do ever leave your candles unattended.
"Never leave a burning candle unattended. Burning candles can start a fire. If using candles, place them in sturdy, safe containers that will not burn or tip over," London Fire warned in a tweet.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Burning candles can start a fire.\nIf using candles place them in sturdy, safe containers that will not burn or tip over.\nKeep candles at least 30 c (12 inches) from anything that can burn.\nBlow out all candles when you leave a room #ldnontpic.twitter.com/SyTleYDPiT— London Fire Department (@London Fire Department) 1631544128
The warning also states that candles should be kept 12 inches from anything that can burn and be blown out whenever you leave a room.