Warning after Christmas decoration guts entire home
Families have been warned about the dangers of festive candles after a house was gutted in a blaze.
The fire was caused by a candle left on a window sill which ignited the wooden blinds above.
A woman managed to escape the house in Trefor, North Wales, uninjured – but her beloved pet cat was killed.
Now fire chiefs have released pictures of the devastated home to warn of the dangers of Christmas candles.
"I would appeal to residents to be very careful when using candles or naked flames,” Jeff Hall, from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said.
"This warning is particularly relevant in the run up to Christmas when people may consider using candles within their festive decorations.
"Candles can easily develop into a fire and every year we see countless incidents where an open flame left unattended can leave a trail of devastation.
"We advise people to use the battery operated tea light candles, which can be purchased for a small cost and are battery operated instead of requiring a flame. These electronic candles are just as effective at creating an atmosphere but are much safer than a candle."
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