Although home candle fires fell 8% from 2004 to 2005, more than twice as many were reported in 2005 as in 1990.
Candle fires accounted for an estimated 4% of all reported home fires in 2005.
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of home candle fires started in the bedroom, resulting in 41% of the associated civilian deaths.
December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. In December, 13% of home candle fires began with decorations compared to 4% the rest of the year.
More than half of all candle fires started when something that could burn, such as furniture, mattresses or bedding, curtains, or decorations, was too close to the candle.
Execute Order #267 | September 11th, 2008 EFFECTIVE AT SUNRISE ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 2008, THE GOVERNOR HAS DIRECTED THAT FEDERAL AND STATE FLAGS SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF AT ALL BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN UNTIL SUNSET ON THAT DATE. AS A MARK TO COMMEMORATE THE SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES.
FDNY 9-11 Memorial Leather New Yorker Fire Helmet Raffle Signed by survivors and members of Battalion 2, Ladder 5 and Engine 24 New York City's Bravest. Tickets 3 For $5.00. All proceeds go towards the Wisconsin Alliance For Fire Safety's Summer Camp For Burned Injured Youth. Drawing to be held Sunday Nov 9, 2008. At the Bosanko Brothers For Burn Camps' Annual Fund Raiser at Kelly's Bleachers II.
Contact: Rich Bosanko
20602 82nd Street, Bristol WI 53104 r_bosanko@yahoo.com
262-857-3637
Make checks payable to WAFS
