Wilmington, North Carolina Fire Department shares Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters

The Wilmington Fire Department is urging families to swap open flames for battery-operated candles, wear reflective clothing trick-or-treating and stay on sidewalks this Halloween. Drivers should slow down and stay alert for children in neighborhoods.

For those decorating, the department recommends using battery-operated candles or lights instead of open flames and keeping decorations away from anything that could catch fire.