Do you burn all 3 Wicks?

If you decide to burn just one wick at a time, still do the first burn with all three wicks -- then alternate between wicks for the single burns, so that you keep the level of wax more or less even across the surface of the candle.

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Keeping this in consideration, how many house fires are caused by candles each year?

Annually, an estimated 23,600 fires in residences are caused by candles and result in 1,525 civilian injuries, 165 fatalities, and $390 million in direct property loss. Women are more likely to be injured or killed in residential structure candle fires. How do candles cause house fires? Candles turn to liquid in order to release their fragrance and this wax carries heat and that can cause another surface, such as a wood table, to catch fire. Over half of candle fires start because the candle is too close to combustible materials.

Subsequently, how do you put out candle fires?

When Extinguishing a Candle: Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. Never use water to extinguish a candle. Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room. Don't touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled. Subsequently, can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from candles? The first thing to know is that candles produce carbon monoxide. So, a candle can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. This is majorly because the level of carbon monoxide a candle produces is measurable. It is unlikely to be harmful to your health if you do not allow it to continue.

Then, where should you not put candles?

Remember to keep candles away from drafts, high traffic areas, pets and children. Also avoid placing lit candles near curtains, under shelves or cabinetry, or on the floor. Candles should be placed on a stable, heat resistant surface. Subsequently, why can't you burn candles for more than 4 hours? If you burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time, carbon will collect on the wick, and your wick will begin to "mushroom." This can cause the wick to become unstable, the flame to get too large, your candle to smoke, and soot to be released into the air and around your candle container.

Then, can i burn a candle with my door closed?

You should never leave the candle burning in a room that is fully closed off. If a candle is left burning in an enclosed space, there will be enough carbon monoxide built up in the room to potentially cause some serious health issues.