Mum issues warning after TEALIGHTS almost burn the house down & the fire brigade needed to be called
A MUM has issued a warning after two tealights nearly burned down her home.
The small candles left the home damaged with black smoke after they were lit in the bathroom, and the fire brigade needed to be called.
The woman took to Facebook to show off the extensive damage, and said: “Tonight, I've had to call 999 and have the fire brigade attend my home whilst my children were asleep.
"Around 7.30pm I lit a new candle in my bathroom, as I do every evening before I have a bath, which I have done for the last year with the same product.
"However tonight I used a new set of tea lights, within 30 minutes of the candle being lit my smoke alarm sounded.
"I walked to the hallway where I could see smoke coming through the closed doorway.
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"I open the door to find a room full of thick black smoke, I could not see a thing.
"All of this from a small tealight candle."
She said the fire brigade were able to get the fire under control, and her family are all ok.
The mum added: "I've had the fright of my life tonight and now left with having to try and clean and redecorate in the days to come.
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"My main concern is that other families have these candles in their homes and they may not be so lucky as I was I'm shaken."
Many parents thanked her for her warning and gave their support.
One said: “Thank god everyone is ok. They can be very dangerous left unattended and I’m sure we have all done it at times. Hope your step daughter and the kids are ok.”
Another added: “Thank you for sharing!
“I use tea lights in my wax burners all the time &; just leave them. Glad everyone is ok & lesson learned for me.”
says on their website: “Though they create a gorgeous warm glow, candles need handling with care.
“In 2020, over 200 fires in London have been connected to candle use.
“That's why we recommend you swap your wax candles for 'flameless' candles.”
They added: “Make sure you put out any candles, incense and oil burners when you leave the room and especially before bed.
“These items should always be held firmly in heat-resistant holders and placed on a stable surface where they won’t be knocked over.
“Keep them away from materials that might catch fire – that's things like curtains, furniture, clothes and hair.
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“Be especially careful if you have a lot of flammable items in your home, like collections of books, magazines or papers.
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“Be aware that tea lights get very hot and without proper holders can melt through plastic surfaces like a TV or bath.
“To avoid accidents keep candles and other naked flames out of reach of children and pets.”
