USE CARE WHEN DECKING THE HALLS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
As you deck your halls this holiday season, make sure to keep fire safety in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home candle and decoration fires peak in December. Nearly half of all holiday decoration fires occur because the decorations are placed too close to a heat source, with two out of every five home decoration fires started by candles.
“Christmas trees are flammable objects. The longer they remain in the home, the more dried out they become, making them increasingly hazardous,”
This video shows a comparison on the effects of a fire on a "wet" tree and a "dry" tree. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that there is an estimated annual average of 210 home structure fires that begin with Christmas trees.
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