Christmas Tree Fire Safety
Holiday and seasonal fires u s.
Christmas tree fire safety. Christmas tree safety as you deck the halls this holiday season be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Christmas tree fire safety flyer from common voices pdf 1 mb nfpa educational messages desk reference these messages provide fire and life safety educators with accurate and consistent language for use when offering safety information to the public. Consumer product safety commission.
Make sure all your indoor and outdoor christmas lights have been tested in a lab by the ul or etl itsna for safety and throw out any damaged lights. Dried out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage. This includes candles radiators stoves fireplaces and open flames. After christmas get rid of the tree after christmas or when it is dry.
One tip from the new york city fire department fdny is to make sure a tree is far away from any heat source.