State Fire Marshal: Pets, candles, and fire safety

State Fire Marshal: Pets, candles, and fire safety

Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire DepartmentOlympia – Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are often the result of pets interacting with everyday household items, such as cooking equipment, fireplaces, space heaters, lamps, electrical wiring, and candles. In 2023, there were 1,763 fires caused by open flames such as candles in …

Pet Fire Safety – MasonWebTV.com

Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are often the result of pets interacting with everyday household items, such as cooking equipment, fireplaces, space heaters, lamps, electrical wiring, and candles. In 2023, there were 1,763 fires caused by...