THE ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE IS OFFERING SOME HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS. 

FOR STARTERS, DON’T USE CANDLES IN YOUR CARVED PUMPKIN; OPT FOR A FLASHLIGHT OR GLOW STICK INSTEAD SAYS FIRE MARSHAL SPOKESPERSON J-C FULTZ.

FULTZ SAYS PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE KIDS WEARING HALLOWEEN MASKS CAN SEE THROUGH THE EYE HOLES AND GIVE THEM A FLASHLIGHT OR GLOW STICK TO CARRY.

THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION SAYS THAT DECORATIONS WERE THE FIRST THINGS TO IGNITE IN APPROXIMATELY 800 HOME FIRES REPORTED EACH YEAR.