5 Tips for Preventing Holiday Fires

Here are 5 tips on preventing holiday fires from the National Fire Protection Association:

1. Connect no more than three strands of lights

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2. Connect no more than 50 bulbs for screw-in light sets

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3. Keep your Christmas tree at least 3 feet from any heat source, such as candles or heat vents

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4. Keep any candles at least a foot away from anything that burns

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5. Get rid of your tree right after Christmas or when it’s dry

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