Enjoy a safe Halloween with NFPA's fire safety tips

With Halloween just around the corner, children will soon be out in costume trekking through festive displays in search of candy. However, more than ghosts could be lurking amongst the mid-fall fun, as Halloween costumes and decorations present a number of hidden fire hazards. Follow these tips from NFPA to help ensure a day of safe fun for your family and trick-or-treaters: Costumes: stay away from billowing or long-trailing fabric. Choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. Visibility: Give children flashlights glow sticks. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure...