Holiday Fire Safety in your Kyle Home

12/9/2022 (Permalink)

Winter holidays bring families together to decorate the Christmas tree, family meals and sitting by a cozy fire to stay warm. This also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one.

Christmas Tree’s

According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Almost one third of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems.”

• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

Holiday Decorations

The National Fire Protection Association says, “More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles.”

• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.

Holiday Entertaining

• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.