Jack O'Lanterns: Spooky Fun

10/19/2021 (Permalink)

Jack O'Lanterns should be Spooky and Fun; Not Dangerous

Halloween should be a spooky fun time of the year, not dangerous. Excitement, Costumes, Candy, and Decorations along with spooky sounds will fill the air. However, with just a little carelessness, the fun can turn into tragedy. 

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Halloween is a time of danger, as fire risks spike this time of the year. For your family to make the most of this holiday, they need to act with safety in mind.

One of the major causes of Halloween fires is our beloved Jack O'Lanterns. These family traditions are fun and scary but could easily become deadly. This hazard does not have to be scrapped completely, just treated with caution.

That spooky but cheerful glow from inside your Jack O'Lantern is a loved Halloween tradition. But the candle inside is the number one fire hazard behind these decorations.

If you are not staying with your lantern the whole time, try an alternative like a fake candle or battery-operated LED lights which will get you that cheerful glow without the risk.

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