Put a freeze on Winter Holiday Fires

12/10/2020 (Permalink)

Wishing a Safe and Happy Holidays from SERVPRO!

Put a freeze on Winter Holiday Fires

• Half of the home decoration fires in December are started by candles.
• More than 1/3 of home decoration fires are started by candles.
• Christmas is the peak day for candle fires.
• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that burns.
• A dry Christmas tree can burn very hot and very fast.
• More than 1 in every 5 Christmas tree fires were caused by a heat source too close to the tree.
• Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect.
• Make sure your tree is at least 3 feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, candles, or heat vents. Also, make sure your tree does not block exits.
• Get rid of your tree after Christmas or when it is dry.

From all of us at SERVPRO of Evanston, be safe, and Happy Holidays!