Paraffin-Based Skin Creams Pose Fire Risk, So Should You Ditch Them?

Creams used to treat skin conditions like eczema pose a major fire risk and may have contributed to hundreds of deaths, the fire service has warned.Chris Bell from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the creams soak into fabrics including bedding and clothing, which can easily ignite if they come into contact with naked flames, cigarettes or any other heat source. “Hundreds of thousands of people use them, we’re not sure how many fire deaths might have occurred but it co