Unattended Candle Causes Clifton House Fire

One adult and a child have been displaced after an unattended candle resulted in a house fire in Clifton. Fairfax County Firefighters were called to 5597 Cavalier Woods Lane at around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the first and second floor of the two-story single family home. 

It took 30 minutes to get the fire under control, and damage is estimated at $150,000. No one was home when the fire started.  

Candle Safety Tips

• Do not place candles near combustible materials.
• Place candles in glass or ceramic containers.
• Place candles on a flat, sturdy surface.
• Never leave children unattended in a room with an open flame candle.
• Do not place candles on window ledges or near entryways. The potential air draft can “fan” the flame, catching curtains or other materials on fire. 
• Do keep burning candles within sight at all times. Candles can present fire hazards outdoors on decks and patios as well as inside your home.
• Always extinguish candles before leaving the home.
• Place all candles on a protected, heat resistant, dry surface away from anything that can catch fire and out of the reach of children and pets.

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