Firefighters warn of the dangers of leaving candles unattended

“Candles can get the heart racing, sometimes for the wrong reason … “

DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE have warned the public about the dangers of leaving candles unattended in rooms.

A photograph of a badly burnt door was posted on its official Twitter account with a warning to “never leave candles unattended in a room”.

Candles can get the heart racing, sometimes for the wrong reason … the sound of a smoke alarm.

Candles can get the heart racing, sometimes for the wrong reason... The sound of the smoke alarm. Never leave candles unattended in a room. pic.twitter.com/92LlVqPpfR
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 18, 2016

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

Earlier today the DFB launched its Halloween safety campaign Be Safe, Stay Safe.

During the launch firefighters demonstrated what happens when water is thrown on a chip pan fire.

Don't ever put out a chip pan fire with 💦 @DubFireBrigade @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/8esLyVWbc1
— Juliette Gash (@JulietteGash) October 20, 2016

Juliette Gash / Twitter

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