CANDLE TOPICS

Below are articles and reports that may be of interest to you…

• Dr. Bob Martin ran an article in 2004 entitled “No more Christmas candles? Church air poses risk” on his web site at www.doctorbob.com outlining risks of burning candles and incense in churches.

• CBS News ran an article in 2004 entitled “Candle Fires Skyrocketing” on their website at www.cbsnews.com outlining risks of fires caused by candles.

• The BBC News ran an article entitled “Church air is ‘threat to health’” referencing a study published in the European Respiratory Journal of the possible dangers of burning real candles in churches. This article was found at the website newsvote.bbc.co.uk.

• The U.S. Fire Administration (Topical Fire Research Series) ran an article entitled “Church Fires” found at the website at www.usfa.fema.gov. The article addresses arson, mechanical failures, etc., in older structures that are not up to local fire codes.

• In August, 2005, the National Fire Protection Association (Fire Analysis and Research Division) published a 60 page report on “Home Candle Fires”. This report can be accessed at the website at www.nfpa.org.

The above information is provided as additional information as meets your interests.