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Glowing jack-o-lanterns and candle decor are synonymous with Halloween, but with them come some serious fire risks. And when you add costumed children to the mix, the dangers compound. Flowy princess dresses and long superhero capes can easily brush by a flame and accidentally catch fire. Here at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, we tested…
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Can Golf Cart Batteries Catch Fire? (Everything to Know)
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