Crime & Safety
Lakeville Fire Talks Halloween Safety
Lakeville Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service the week of October 9 to October 16.
Halloween Safety
Instead of cutting a hole in the top of your pumpkin, cut a hole in the bottom. This will make cleaning out the seeds easier and will allow your light inside to be on a stable surface. Even better, use a flameless candle or glow stick instead of a candle. Keep corn stalks and hay away from lit candles and open flames. Remember that open flames are the second leading cause of home fires in Minnesota.
If kids are wearing long, flowing costumes, remind them to pay attention to jack-o-lanterns on door steps. They should keep their costumes well away from the ones that contain candles.
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By the Numbers
From October 9, 2011 to October 16, 2011 the Lakeville Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service; 1 vehicle fire, 1 brush fire, 1 lawn mower fire, 1 motor vehicle accident with injuries, 4 medicals, 1 gas leak, 1 service call, 1 flammable liquid spill, 1 shorted electrical equipment, 2 smoke scares, 5 false alarms, and 2 good intents.
