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Safety Tips

By Viewer on Feb 25, 2009 in Entertainment

Christmas is supposed to be the best time of the year. Unfortunately, Christmas turns into a nightmare for some when the tree catches fire. Each year, about 300 Christmas trees go up in flames, leaving families in serious danger.  Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to avoid a fire in your home during the most beautiful season.

  • Check Your Christmas Lights- Many Christmas tree fires start as a result of malfunctioning lights. Always examine your Christmas tree lights for an exposed wire or busted lights. By identifying these before you plug them in, you can avoid a serious electrical hazard.
  • Use Fire Retardant Artificial Trees- Natural trees are typically the ones involved in home fires. Buying a fire retardant artificial tree is a good idea because it’s virtually impervious to going up in flames. Not only that, an artificial tree is a good investment because you can use it year in and year out.
  • Turn Out the Lights when Gone- Leaving the Christmas lights on 24 hours a day can put your home in severe risk. The lights can overheat and cause your tree to spark, leading to a fire.

Put these tips into practice, and you’ll have a safe, happy Christmas.

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  1. 3 Comment(s)

  2. By jeramiah on Mar 3, 2009 | Reply

    Great advice! If you’ve ever had a fire in your house, you know how awful it can be. Flame-retardant artificial trees with a new set of lights are the only way to go. I say new lights because the insulation can degrade if it’s in the attic or basement and rodents are able to get to it. The lights are not that expensive, but if you don’t want to buy new ones just make sure you check the bulbs and the wires so that you have a fire-free Christmas.

  3. By TMJW on Mar 9, 2009 | Reply

    I always go with the artificial, flame-retardant trees. No issues with the tree drying out or catching on fire.

  4. By Wayne on Mar 9, 2009 | Reply

    I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to be careful with natural trees. They can dry out if the water level gets too low and they can catch on fire if the lights are too hot or have an exposed wire.

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