dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage or placed outside against the home. While Christmas tree fires are not necessarily common, they can grow very quickly.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — All eyes are on the new year, but the Illinois Fire Service Institute is reminding people to not forget about Christmas — the tree that is. Now more than ever, they say both ...

The Milwaukee Fire Department has tips to prevent Christmas tree fires. A demonstration showed the effectiveness sprinkler systems can have. MILWAUKEE - Christmas is just around the corner ...

In fact, "last year there was about 830 house fires, and about 40 percent of those were started by a Christmas tree," said Chris Mortensen, Deputy Fire Chief ... it comes to outdoor lights and ...

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With the holidays approaching, many homeowners consider the charm, practicality and safety of an artificial Christmas tree. In fact ... drying out and becoming a fire hazard.

Across the US, states have different ways of celebrating Christmas. From festive markets to light displays, take a look at ...

NEED TO DO TO PREVENT POTENTIAL FIRES. FIREFIGHTERS SAY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE COULD BE A CATALYST TO A HOUSE FIRE IF IT DRIES OUT, BUT THERE’S A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN’T CATCH ON ...

According to Square, the best time to buy a Christmas tree depends on your priorities, with Black Friday seeing the highest sales and prices averaging $112. Purchasing on the first Saturday in ...

A California man planning to propose to his girlfriend on New Year's Eve died in a Christmas ... told Fox 2 while standing outside the burnt home. Authorities said the fire was "accidental ...

A 37-year-old man was killed in a fire in Oakland after rescuing his family from a burning home on Christmas morning ... said Wednesday through tears outside the burnt home.