Top five Halloween fire safety tips
•Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns
•When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric
•Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them.
•Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters
•Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume.
•Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms are working.