Tragedy was averted in Lakewood on Tuesday night – thanks to the quick actions of a home owner.

At around 6:40PM, the Lakewood Fire Department and Lakewood Hatzolah received phone calls reporting a fire in a private home in the Albert area of Lakewood.

The Fire Department arrived on the scene to find that the homeowner had removed a burning table outside the home. The table with the Menoras was a plastic table and for reason unknown, caught fire and began melting. The homeowner dragged it outside – away from his home until the Fire Department arrived.

[Photos via TLS]

Following the tragedy in Flatbush on Monday morning which started from an unattended Menorah, YWN published the following safety tips – which have been published by YWN every single year before Chanukah for the past 13 years:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FIRE SAFETY TIPS:

WHEN LIGHTING THE MONORAH:

• NEVER leave Chanukah candles unattended and NEVER go to sleep while Chanukah candles are burning

• Place the menorah on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from anything that can catch fire including walls, curtains, cabinets, wooden and plastic tables, tablecloths…

• Light the candles out of children’s reach and where they cannot be knocked over!

• Keep surfaces and surrounding areas clear from burned matches, wick trimmings, oil residue, and other debris

• NEVER light “school project” menorahs made from flammable materials (wood, plastic, etc.)

WHEN COOKING LATKES:

• Keep small children away from hot oil and cooking areas

• Keep pot handles turned inward and away from the edge of the stove

• Use extra caution when carrying hot food around children

• Designate ovens, stoves and heat containing appliances as NO GO ZONES for children

• Keep hands, hair and sleeves away from open flame

• NEVER put water on a grease fire, use a fire extinguisher and call the Fire Dept. emergency number

• Treat burns immediately by cooling with cool water (not cold) and call your local emergency response number

ALWAYS REMEMBER:

• Supervise children at all times, especially around lit candles, flames, and hot appliances

• Have working smoke detectors

• Have/ and practice a family fire emergency escape plan with a designated family meeting area outside of your house

• Proper fire safety planning and prevention can help keep you and your family safe

For more tips on fire safety for the Jewish community or to bring this program to your community, visit the Maccabee Aish website at www.jewishfireprevention.org