Christmas Tree Fire Safety

12/11/2020 (Permalink)

Don't let your Christmas Tree ruin your holidays.

Tis the season for Christmas trees, decorating and the most home fires of any other time of the year. Christmas trees alone result in 13 million dollars a year in property damage.

With the holiday season celebrations, many Christmas trees, decorations, and ribbons are highly flammable. Here are a few tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to keep your family safe and reduce the risk of house fires.  

Make sure the Christmas tree is at least three feet away from any heat source (fireplace, radiator, candles, heat vents, or lights).

Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.

If you have a live tree, add water to your tree daily to keep your tree from drying out.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Never use lit candles to light up the tree.

Always turn off the lights on the tree before going to bed or leaving.

If you purchase an artificial tree, look for the fire-resistant brands.

Do not let your Holliday season burn out and go up in flames. Remember these few safety tips to help make sure your Holliday season goes as planned and if you have any questions, call your SERVPRO of Mayes and Wagoner Counites, 918-486-1055.