A HOUSE fire caused by a burning candle on Heagney Crescent, Gilmore, was extinguished just after 10am today (November 30).
Two occupants self-evacuated from the property before firefighters arrived.
The fire caused damage to one bedroom, and smoke damage penetrated the rest of the property.
ACT Fire & Rescue are using this incident to remind Canberrans that candles used for any reason such as decoration, aromatherapy or lighting, during the festive season, can pose a fire risk.
ACT Fire & Rescue says always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep. Be sure the wick ember is no longer glowing.
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