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Christmsa Tree fire tips

What's a holiday party or even the traditional Christmas morning scene itself without a beautifully decorated tree?
You will fill your home with pretty decorations, lights and gifts,a sight to behold by the families and friends who come to celebrate the festivities.

If your household, as those of more than 33 million other American homes, includes a natural tree in its festivities. A real tree can add to the spirit of Christmas by filling your home with beauty and the scent of pine.

Tree Fire hazard

Fire Prevention Officers say it can start with what you put on the tree, so make sure to check lights for cracks, frayed wires, broken sockets and CSA certification. For those who prefer a real tree, a dried out one can become quite combustible. You can test the freshness of the tree by either cupping a branch in your hand or banging the stump on the ground to check for the amount of falling needles. Take to heart the sales person's suggestion—"Keep the tree watered." That's good advice and not just to create a fragrant indoor winter wonderland atmosphere. Christmas trees account for400 fires annually, resulting in400 deaths, 1600 injuries and more than $900 million in property damage. Typically shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. Dry and neglected trees are.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately one tenth of one percent (0.12%) of residential fires involve a Christmas Tree -- both real and artificial.
At NO time can a Real Christmas Tree START or CAUSE a fire. Christmas Trees do not spontaneously combust.
In 1998 more than 32 million Real Christmas Trees were used in the U.S. Of these, only 0.00093% were ignited in home fires.
Christmas Trees are not as likely to be the first item ignited in residential fires as many other common household items:
Overloaded electric outlets and faulty wires are the most common causes of holiday fires in residences - these types of fires can be just as dangerous with an artificial tree.
Trees that are kept fresh during the holiday season are extremely difficult to ignite.

Fire Prevention Officers say it can start with what you put on the tree, so make sure to check lights for cracks, frayed wires, broken sockets and CSA certification. For those who prefer a real tree, a dried out one can become quite combustible. You can test the freshness of the tree by either cupping a branch in your hand or banging the stump on the ground to check for the amount of falling needles.
Take to heart the sales person's suggestion—"Keep the tree watered." That's good advice and not just to create a fragrant indoor winter wonderland atmosphere. Christmas trees account for400 fires annually, resulting in400 deaths, 1600 injuries and more than $900 million in property damage. Typically shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. Dry and neglected trees are.

15 Holiday fire hazard Tips;

There are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.
1 Never place lighted candles on a tree or near any flammable materials.
2 Turn off all lights on trees and decorations when you go to bed or leave the house.
3 Only use indoor lights indoors (and outdoor lights only outdoors). Look for the UL label. Check lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Replace or repair any damaged light sets.Use LED lights thay are much safer.
4 Use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord.
5 Do not run cords under rugs.
6 If you use an artificial tree, choose one that tested and labeled as fire resistant. Artificial trees with built-in electrical systems should have the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label.
7 Select a fresh tree by looking for one that is green. The needles of pines and spruces should bend and not break and should be hard to pull off the branches.
8 Look for a trunk sticky with sap, sap is like burning oil, will burn instantly.
9 Cut off about two inches of the trunk and put the tree in a sturdy, water-holding stand. Keep the stand filled with water so the tree does not dry out.
10 Do not hang popcorn chains,breakable tree ornaments or ones with small, detachable parts and candy canes on lower branches when small children are present.
11 Keep away from a heat source, a fire place, heat vent, and other heating devices,heat dries out Christmas trees.
12 If you purchase an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled as fire-retardant.
13 Do not place the tree where it may block exits.
14 Make sure to periodically check the wires they should not be warm to the touch.
15 Finally, you should have working (tested ) smoke alarms with fresh batteries installed on every level of your home.
The most important tip; Children are fascinated with Christmas trees. Keep a watchful eye on them when around the tree and do not let them play with the wiring or lights.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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