Warning over using tealights and candles in pumpkins this Halloween

dailyrecord.co.uk:

With Halloween approaching, some will be picking out the pumpkins which they plan to display outside their homes. Once carved, these pumpkins are typically lit up with a candle or tealight - but the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are urging households to go flameless this year.

With young - and sometimes unattended children - walking around in potentially flammable costumes, Scots are asked to take steps to reduce fire risks.

According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, households should consider opting for a reusable flameless light. If they do decide to light a naked flame, they should keep an eye on it at all times.Area Commander David Murdoch is the local senior officer for the City of Glasgow.

He said: “We want people to enjoy Halloween safely."To reduce the risk of fire, we urge people to go flameless by swapping tealights and other candles for a reusable flameless type instead." Flameless candles are often lit by LED lights, and can be bought both online and at most UK supermarkets.