Both candles and candlesticks can cause serious fires if not handled properly.

And that more people light candles at home around Advent, the rescue service notices.

- There is a small increase just at Advent.

Maybe it's because people are not having candles lit at home, says Mats Svensson, training coordinator at the rescue service in Västra Blekinge.

In the clip, you will hear the rescue service's tips on how you can do to reduce the risk.