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A rise in incidents caused by candles being left unattended has prompted a safety warning from Humberside Fire and Rescue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are reminding residents to take extra care when using candles at home, following a rise of incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service are issuing fresh guidance as part of their ‘Candle Fire Safety 2025’ campaign, urging people to use candles with caution or switch to LED versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is reported that candles cause over 800 fires in UK homes every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are reminding residents to keep candles away from soft furnishings, avoid placing them where they might get knocked over and to never go to sleep with one still burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on candle safety, visit the Humberside Fire and Rescue website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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