Halloween safety tips worth noting

It’s almost time for witches, ghosts and goblins to appear at parties and on neighborhood streets in search of fun and treats. In order to make the Halloween holiday safe, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends the following tips:

•Purchase only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant. When creating a costume, choose material that won't easily ignite if it comes in contact with heat or flame. Avoid billowing or long trailing features.

•Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from...