Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your community's chances of a fire.
Did you know:
Almost one-third of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems.
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that burns. Make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be knocked down easily. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles.
Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect.
