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Hi. I noticed tonight that in my new building, several of the neighbors are leaving candles burning outside their apartments. I assume it's the start of a holiday, but it freaks me out that the candles are left in the hallways untended. Does anyone know what the holiday might be? I'm thinking Diwali. Should I ask my neighbors to take them in at bedtime or blow them out? Should I tell the landlord? Untended candles are just so dangerous. On the other hand, I'm new and I don't want my neighbors pissed at me.
Call the fire dept and the LL will get a violation.
This is fire hazzard, I would certainly not play around with it.
Holiday or whatever it is it is not acceptable to leave a burning candle in a hallway....whats wrong with these stupid people??????????
Are these neighbors Hindu? Diwali starts on Friday and typically involves a lot of lights and fireworks, etc.
I went over and asked and yes, it's for Diwali. They nicely blew out the candle and took it inside. I feel bad in that I don't want to interfere with anyone's religious tradition but I also don't want to die in an apartment house fire if it can be avoided. I'm not so worried for me, even, but I have pets who are trapped if something happens when I'm not home.
I'm the new kid on the block and I was trying to keep a low, unobtrusive profile. Oh well.
Call the fire dept and the LL will get a violation.
This is fire hazzard, I would certainly not play around with it.
Holiday or whatever it is it is not acceptable to leave a burning candle in a hallway....whats wrong with these stupid people??????????
This^^^^^
There is no gray area with the FDNY. Don't call the local engine company. They will not respond unless you call 911.
I went over and asked and yes, it's for Diwali. They nicely blew out the candle and took it inside. I feel bad in that I don't want to interfere with anyone's religious tradition but I also don't want to die in an apartment house fire if it can be avoided. I'm not so worried for me, even, but I have pets who are trapped if something happens when I'm not home.
I'm the new kid on the block and I was trying to keep a low, unobtrusive profile. Oh well.
You did the right thing. It's one thing to follow one's religious traditions but quite another when you're creating a fire hazard.
You still have to worry about their unattended candles inside their apartments though
At least they had some respect. Looks like it might work out without any problems.
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