Holiday Tree Safety

In 2009, 166 Christmas tree fires were reported to the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal. There were 100 reported fires caused by the ignition of Christmas decorations. As of December 1 there have been nearly 40,000 reported fire incidents with over 80 tragic fire deaths in California.

With the presents opened and the eggnog drank, the tree tends to be forgotten. This is the time to remember to check the water level in the tree stand every day, turn off decorative lights each night, and make sure smoke detectors are in working order by checking them every month and changing the batteries twice a year.

A fire safe Christmas vacation is a happy one.


Source: CalFire