Safety Practices for Ceremonies Involving Fire

Unfortunately, fires caused by improper control of open flame and ash disposal have been on the rise. Damages from these fires — in terms of personal injury and property damage — can be devastating. 

 While ceremonies involving some forms of fire are important traditional rituals, they can present a significant risk; especially those involving the use of incense, smudging, striking the new Easter fire and handheld candles. That is why establishing risk control procedures and taking preventative measures is critical. 

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