All eyes are on the new year, but the Illinois Fire Service Institute is reminding people to not forget about Christmas — the tree that is. Now more than ever, they say both real and artificial ones ...
A woman who lost her father and several pets to a fire that destroyed her Harford County home early on Christmas morning is ...
Try using a humidifier to create extra humidity in the room where your tree is located to prevent the tree and its needles from drying out.
Holiday light controllers, manufactured by Mr. Christmas, can overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to a recent recall notice. (Courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) (Courtesy ...
Along with all the excitement and beauty a live Christmas tree can add to a home, if not cared for properly, it can become a major fire hazard. According to the ...
(WCIA) — Many have picked out the perfect tree and hung their last ornament. Now, the Illinois Fire Service Institute said it’s time to focus on safety. They demonstrated how a Christmas tree ...
TEXARKANA -- As families prepare for the holiday season, fire officials from Texas and Arkansas urge residents to prioritize safety when selecting and caring for real Christmas trees. While real ...
Christmas should be filled with merriment and celebration, but a certain type of hazardous decoration in your home could quickly turn your festive period upside down As you hang ornaments on your ...
Do you leave your Christmas tree lit all night long? A firefighter’s wife, who makes educational TikToks about fire hazards, is here to warn you against that and some other common Christmas tree ...
and look like a giant "tree lighting switch" or a peppermint with a candy cane switcher. The wireless receiver that plugs into an outlet can overheat, posing a fire hazard. A Christmas accessory ...
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The holiday season is in full swing in New Orleans, and for some, that may mean it’s time to put up a Christmas tree. Fire departments from seven parishes and towns joined ...
With increase fire load with Christmas decorations and Christmas trees, we definitely urge people to use caution, especially with live Christmas trees. You wanna make sure when selecting those ...