(Vid) Christmas Tree Fires
 

Please remember to turn off your Christmas tree lights while you're away or asleep. Keep "real" tree watered. Check your smoked detectors. And most of all, have a blessed and safe Christmas!



Facts & figures:

~ Between 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 240 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of 13 deaths, 27 injuries, and $16.7 million in direct property damage annually.

~ Christmas tree fires are not common, but when they occur, they are likely to be serious. On average, one of every 18 reported fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in death.

~ A heat source too close to the Christmas tree started one of every five (20%) of these fires.

~ Eighteen percent of home Christmas tree structure fires were intentionally set. Half of the intentional Christmas tree fires occurred in January and may have been related to disposal

More Info: NFPA :: Research :: Statistical reports :: Major causes :: Home Christmas Tree and Holiday Light Fires