To keep the spark alive safely this Valentine’s Day, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages extra caution when cooking and using candles to celebrate the holiday. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries – nearly half (49%) of all reported U.S. home fires involve cooking equipment – while an average of nearly 6,000 home fires involving candles are reported to U.S. fire departments each year.“Valentine’s Day at home often includes a special meal and candlelight,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “Keeping an eye on what’s cooking and using candles carefully can help prevent a celebration from turning into an emergency.”Over one-quarter (29%) of reported home cooking fires
