Candles, Cooking and Caution

Authorities offer fire tips to keep special Valentine’s Day experiences safe at home
Placement of candles near draperies or paper products can be a hazard. This Valentine’s Day, officials recommend using candle holders or flameless, batteryoperated candles to keep the occasion memorable for the right reasons. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch Record
Placement of candles near draperies or paper products can be a hazard. This Valentine’s Day, officials recommend using candle holders or flameless, batteryoperated candles to keep the occasion memorable for the right reasons. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch Record

This Valentine’s Day, make sure those special romantic gestures stay memorable for the right reasons. When lighting candles and cooking an intimate meal for a loved one, local officials and the National Fire Protection Association say to closely monitor food on the stove or in the oven, and to use candles with caution.

“If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day at home this year, your plans likely incl…