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As families find creative ways to celebrate Halloween in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges everyone to keep fire safety in mind, particularly when decorating with candles and electrical lighting.

"Because typical Halloween activities like trick-or-treating may be curtailed or even canceled in some communities, we suspect an even bigger focus on Halloween decorating in and around homes this year," said Lorraine Carli, NFPA's vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. "We urge everyone to carefully consider fire safety to ensure that celebrations remain...