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Come on baby, light my fire

By
Home Stager with RoomBenders

I think that many of us love to use candles.  I know I do.  However I just want to gave a word of warning.  The other day one of my friends had a candle lit but it wasn't in a jar.  She went out on her porch and talked with a couple of neighbors but decided to go back in the house to make a phone call.  Fortunately she went back in when she did.  In her words, the candle "exploded" and the magazines next to the candle on the table were on fire AND the magazines on the floor beside the table were on fire as well.  Luckily the carpet didn't catch on fire and she was able to put out the fire before it spead any further.

I haven't told me husband who is always warning of fire but I'll sure be more careful at my house.  What about you?

Robert Worthington
Worthington Realty - Manitowoc, WI

Its amazing that we can easily forget about candles that we have lit and then leave becuase it seems like no big deal.  Glad your situation worked out for the best instead of the worst.

Sep 14, 2008 08:26 AM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV

I love candles but we've got to be careful with them - they can be a deadly mistake!

Sep 14, 2008 08:29 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Robert and Mary, you are both so right.  I think that because they are everywhere, we start to minimize their danger.

Sep 14, 2008 08:33 AM
Angelia Garcia
Pure Realtors - Dallas, TX

What about using reed diffusers?  They are much safer and make a room smell nice.

Sep 14, 2008 09:05 AM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I've heard 'never leave a candle unattended' and it's surprising just how quickly this situation happened. Glad to hear the homeowner was there to minimize the damage.

Sep 14, 2008 09:24 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Angelia--reed difffusers are a great idea.  I think I'll suggest that to my friend and use them myself!

John--I had never heard of such a thing happening.  However I'll certain be careful from now on.

Sep 14, 2008 09:55 AM