SERVPRO of Framingham Shares Christmas Tree Safety

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

Fires are very common around the holidays for many different reasons: Christmas trees or lights.

Fires are very common around the holidays for many different reasons: Christmas trees or lights. Roughly three-quarters of Christmas tree fires occur in December or January. (National Fire Protection Association). To help keep fires down this holiday season here are some tips: 

• Use lights that produce low heat; look for miniature lights, they help reduce the drying of the tree.
• Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree; If they look worn use a new set.
• Do not overload electrical circuits.
• Always turn off the lights when leaving the house.
• If the tree is dry, remove it from the house.
• Never burn any part of the tree in a wood stove or fireplace. 

SERVPRO of Framingham is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and help you with residential or commercial fire damage. “Like it never even happened.”