Always supervise open flames


Cigarettes, candles, incense and oil burners can cause fires. 

Always extinguish any open flame or cigarette before leaving home or going to sleep.

  • Dampen cigarette butts before putting them in the rubbish.
  • Educate children that lighters and matches are tools not toys.
  • Store matches and lighters out of children’s sight and out of their reach.
  • Make sure your candles are sitting on candle holders and on a non-flammable surface.
  • Keep curtains and other items clear of open flames.
  • Do not place lit candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.
     
Open flames
Cigarettes and Open Flames fact sheet (PDF)
Oil burner

Make sure oil burners are placed on a non-flammable surface and DO NOT place near windows – curtains can catch fire easily.

Incense

Place incense, oil burners and candles on non-flammable surfaces. Keep them out of the reach of children and pets.

Extinguish cigatettes

Extinguish cigarettes in heavy, deep-sided ashtrays or a metal container filled with sand.

Hot tips

  • Do not smoke in bed. Smoking in bed is one of the leading causes of fire-related deaths.
  • Always supervise open flames.