With Halloween approaching, some will probably be selecting out the pumpkins which they plan to show exterior their houses.
As soon as carved, these pumpkins are sometimes lit up with a candle or tealight - however the Scottish Fireplace and Rescue Service are urging households to go flameless this yr.
With younger - and typically unattended kids - strolling round in doubtlessly flammable costumes, Scots are requested to take steps to cut back fireplace dangers.
In keeping with the Scottish Fireplace and Rescue Service, households ought to take into account choosing a reusable flameless mild. In the event that they do determine to mild a unadorned flame, they need to regulate it always.
Space Commander David Murdoch is the native senior officer for the Metropolis of Glasgow. He stated: “We wish folks to take pleasure in Halloween safely.
"To scale back the chance of fireside, we urge folks to go flameless by swapping tealights and different candles for a reusable flameless sort as an alternative."
Flameless candles are sometimes lit by LED lights, and will be purchased each on-line and at most UK supermarkets.
Mother and father are additionally requested to regulate their kids this Halloween, making certain they don't seem to be placing themselves at risk and know what to do ought to a fireplace happen.
Space Commander Murdoch Added: "Kids ought to by no means be left alone close to a unadorned flame and lit candles ought to by no means be left unattended.
"Cease, Drop and Roll is a crucial phrase to recollect if somebody's clothes is alight as this helps to extinguish the hearth."
Do not miss the most recent information from round Scotland and past - Signal as much as our each day publication right here.