Christmas Tree Fire Prevention in Trumbull County

12/2/2019 (Permalink)

Happy holidays from the team at SERVPRO of Southern Trumbull County!

The holiday season is a wonderful time for decorations and bright lights. Decorating Christmas trees has been a family tradition for many years. Whether you have an artificial tree or enjoying the smell of fresh pine throughout your home, it's important to be aware of the potential safety hazards present during the holiday season.

Statistics show that many fires over the holiday seasons are attributed to Christmas trees.

Fire Safety Tips:

1. When picking out an artificial tree, it is important to pick one that has a “Flame Retardant” label on it. This indicates that the tree will resist burning and should extinguish in a quick amount of time.
2. If you are looking for a real tree, pick a tree with more green needles than brown. If you see more brown needles while the tree is being shaken out, this is an indicator that the tree is dry and could possibly catch fire quickly. Regardless of what kind of tree you get, leave it three feet away from any heat source in the home.
3. Make sure your tree does not block any exits in the event of an emergency.
4. When you are ready to start decorating your tree, try to avoid connecting more than three strands of lights.
5. Inspect all wires for signs of fraying and exposed wire.
6. Finally, shut all lights off prior to going to bed and when you leave. Setting a timer can be helpful.

Be sure to keep these safety tips in mind as you prepare for Christmas this year. If you do however find yourself in need of fire restoration services - we are always here to help!

Happy holidays from the team at SERVPRO of Southern Trumbull County!