Holiday Fire Prevention
Christmas trees that glitter with lights and tinsel symbolize the joyous spirit of the holiday season. The American Red Cross urges Americans to remember that the trees also symbolize the potential fire hazards that can be a tragic part of this time of celebration.
About 600 fires a year are started by ignition of Christmas trees. The months of December, January, and February are bad months for house fires, including those associated with holiday decorations. More than 40 percent of home fires occur during this three-month period, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Many fires could be prevented. Take a look at the following fire safety tips, and save them on your refrigerator of family’s bulletin board. The tips will help you make sure you and your family avoid fires while enjoying seasonal decorations safely in the coming weeks.
Decorate Christmas trees only with lights approved by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL).
Unplug Christmas tree lights when leaving home or going to bed.
Do not decorate metal trees with lights.
Do not decorate trees with candles.
Keep candles away from decorations and other combustible material, and make sure they are not left burning unsupervised.
Place trees away from heat sources and exits.
Water trees daily.
Make sure chimneys are inspected before the holidays and cleaned if necessary.
(from the American Red Cross)
About 600 fires a year are started by ignition of Christmas trees. The months of December, January, and February are bad months for house fires, including those associated with holiday decorations. More than 40 percent of home fires occur during this three-month period, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Many fires could be prevented. Take a look at the following fire safety tips, and save them on your refrigerator of family’s bulletin board. The tips will help you make sure you and your family avoid fires while enjoying seasonal decorations safely in the coming weeks.
Decorate Christmas trees only with lights approved by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL).
Unplug Christmas tree lights when leaving home or going to bed.
Do not decorate metal trees with lights.
Do not decorate trees with candles.
Keep candles away from decorations and other combustible material, and make sure they are not left burning unsupervised.
Place trees away from heat sources and exits.
Water trees daily.
Make sure chimneys are inspected before the holidays and cleaned if necessary.
(from the American Red Cross)
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