Tag: Halloween
NFPA urges Halloween fire safety as holiday approaches
October 22, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding consumers to keep fire safety top of mind as Halloween celebrations ramp up, citing the fire risks associated with decorations, candles and costumes.
According to NFPA, an estimated average of 835 home structure fires each year between 2020 and 2024 began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 29 injuries and $18 million in direct property damage. Nearly half of those fires occurred when decorations were placed...
As Halloween nears, potential fire hazards lurk, says NFPA
October 22, 2025SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries, and $17 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately...