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Live Christmas Trees Need Extra Fire Precautions

Posted: Dec. 19, 2017 5:24 PM PST

The holidays are a time for celebration…with more cooking, decorating, and entertaining. But it’s also a busier time for firefighters. The National Fire Protection Agency says there have been an average of 200 home fires, per year, over the last 5 years, that started with Christmas trees. The Deputy Fire Marshal for the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District, Patrick Mason, says live trees are, by far, the greater risk…

click to listen to Patrick Mason

A mixture of lemon-lime soda and water will keep a tree moist longer. Mason says keeping heat sources a safe distance from a tree is also another key…

click to listen to Patrick Mason

And if you have an artificial tree, Mason says to make sure it has a fire-resistant label. Also, if you’re not going to be home, or are going to bed, turn off your Christmas tree lights. It’s also recommended you throw out a dry tree as soon as possible after Christmas.

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