Fire Safety Tips for Christmas Homes from Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chief R H Ellison warns more than 1,000 homes suffered Christmas tree fires last year with average losses of $979. The guidance urges fresh trees, outdoors until setup, flameproofing with borax solution, water, clear exits, UL labeled lights, no candles, remote illumination for metal trees, removing gift wrap, flameproof decorations, and supervising children with fuel or chemical toys.
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