Date: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
While Christmas decorations reflect the joy and beauty of the holiday season, they also represent potential danger if not used or placed properly, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Date: Monday, November 29th, 2010
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Learn how to prevent a fire and what to do in case a fire starts in your home. Make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees. Help ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season.
Date: Thursday, December 11th, 2008
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention.
View information on fire safety related to Christmas trees, cooking, holiday lights, holiday decorations and candle care.
Date: Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Source(s): FEMA
The holiday season is an especially critical time for fire safety. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), heating and cooking are the leading causes of residential building fires. Heating fires occur more often in the winter months when the use of central heating systems, portable heaters, and fireplaces is most common. The numbers of cooking fires routinely start to increase around Thanksgiving and peak in December.
Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Source(s): U.S. Fire Administration, FEMA
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable.
