Use holiday lighting safely. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires. Turn off all your holiday lights before going to bed or leaving your home. Holiday Fire Safety Video

Keep Halloween decorations away from open flames, light bulbs and heaters. It’s easy for decoration like cornstalks and crepe paper to catch on fire. Keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks a way out.

Use flashlights or battery operated candles for Halloween decorations. They are safer than candles and using them can prevent kids’ costumes from catching on fire.