Stay Safe and Festive: How to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires this Holiday Season

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From the Henssler Financial Studio this is your news minute on the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Today is Monday, December 25th, and I'm Keith Ippolito.

As we gather around our Christmas trees on Christmas Day, it's important to remember real Christmas trees can pose a serious fire hazard. Unlike artificial ones, dry real trees are highly flammable and can go up in flames in seconds.

The National Fire Protection Association has found that U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires caused by Christmas trees each year from 2016 to 2020, leading to injuries and millions in property damage.

While a well-watered tree is resistant to flames, a dehydrated one ignites easily and can be consumed by fire in mere seconds.

So, remember to water your trees daily, keep them at least three feet away from heat sources, and make sure they don't block exits. And let's not forget - half of all home decoration fires in December are caused by candles. So, whether you're lighting up your tree or the rest of your home, exercise caution with decorations and lights. Stay safe, stay festive, and have a wonderful Christmas!

For more news about our community, visit gwinnettdailypost.com. For the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito.

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