Christmas Tree Fire

How to avoid a Christmas Tree Fire. You go out and pick the best looking tree (those that still do real trees) get it home and decorate it perfectly. Here are a couple of tips to keep that Christmas Tree looking it best and not end up causing a fire in your home.

1. When you pick your tree, look for fresh green needles. Brown means dying.
2. Water your tree daily.
3. You can check the manufacturer’s labels on your lights and decorations to make sure they are flame-retardant.
4. Check all your string lights for frayed wires and excessive wear.
5. Don’t connect more then 3 strands of light together.
6. Keep tree more than 3 feet away from any heat source(fireplace, heater, candles, etc.)
7. Make sure your tree isn’t blocking an exit.
8. Always turn your lights off before bed or when leaving your home.
9. Get rid of the tree when the needles start dropping.
10. CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM AND MAKE SURE IT IS WORKING. Because no matter how much you do to prevent a fire, they do happen. Your smoke alarm is your back up, make sure its working properly.