| Show Fire Firc Protection For Children On Halloween To keep this Halloween fire safe for your children heed these important o 0 n s from the National Fire Protect ion reminds Courtney n 11 Brewer utah State University extension safety specialist 1 USE A flashlight never a candle to light the pumpkin which the children carry A lighted candle pumpkin Is haze haz indoors too it can easily set fire to curtains or table de cora lions 2 In buying or making coso cos tutees stay away from flimsy materials baggy sleeves and billowing skirts the smallest spark or touch of flame can start them burning Wigs and masks with fibrous hair are also possible fire hazards and should be avoided Dark color ed fabrics increase the danger of children not being seen by motorists a much safer choice is a light colored colored costume 3 COSTUMES if store bought should be flameproof This pro cess which may also be done at home will add a measure of protection if it is renewed each time the costume gets wet or is washed However almost any clothing material weight lightweight or heavy i or not will burn to some ome extent extent 4 Be sure children under stand they must stay well away from any flame including bon fires and burning leaves out doors lighted matches ind and burning cig cigarettes and fire places and stoves indoors 5 Make c certain that smaller children are under the compete ent care and watch of a res person person at all times I |
