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07 Mar 2026

Dangers of leaving candles and chip pans unattended

Dublin Fire Brigade hosting annual chip pan demo tomorrow

Dangers of leaving candles and chip pans unattended

The after affect of an unattended candle left lit on a fridge. A fire alarm alerted the home owner, and Dublin Fire Brigade attended, with no fatalities

Unfortunately, chip pans are still a common cause of kitchen fires in the home, as are candles.

Dublin Fire Brigade will have their annual community chip pan demonstrator at the @FrontlineMoBros Emergency Services open day in Phibsborough Fire Station tomorrow.

Gates open from 11am to 3pm, Sunday 24 November, in aid of @MovemberIreland

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See here the effects of a candle left lit in a house this week. Firefighters from Phibsbrough responded to a house fire overnight.

The smoke alarm alerted the home owner early enough for them to tackle the fire before it got out of control.

A candle left on top of the fridge is the likely cause of the fire. Never leave candles unattended!

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