Keep Halloween Safe and Fun - A message from U.S. Fire Administration |
By Member David Jeglum | |
October 27, 2015 | |
Our latest data shows that there are 10,300 fires during the there-day period around Halloween. These fires cause about 25 deaths, 125 injuries and $83 million in property loss. Let’s help our communities be safer during Halloween by sharing a few fire safety tips with residents: • Choose a costume without long trailing fabric. This can cause a child to trip or may touch flames in jack-o’-lanterns or other decorations.
For more information about Halloween fires and fire safety, check out the U.S. Fire Administration's website, where you can find Halloween social media cards to share and the Halloween fire data snapshot. Let’s teach our communities that everyone can help prevent fires, because Fire is Everyone’s Fight. |
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Hyperlinks: | U.S. Fire Administration's website |