Don’t let a Christmas Tree fire spoil your holidays. Here’s some helpful safety tips to stay out of trouble:
- Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.
- Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1–2” from the base of the trunk.
- Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
- Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
- Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.
- Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
- Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and
a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of LED strands to connect. - Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
- Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
It only takes seconds for a dry Christmas Tree to become engulfed in flames.
