FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - It’s time to start planning for Halloween, and by planning ahead, events can be scary, fun, and fire-safe.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 790 home structure fires due to Halloween decorations each year. Nearly half of these fires occur because decorations are too close to a candle or hot equipment. On average, these fires cause one fire death, 26 fire injuries, and $13 million in property damage.
(Story by David Maloof, Fort Liberty Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire and Emergency Services Division, Fire Inspector)
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