Holiday Fire Safety Tips

11/28/2018 (Permalink)

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and good cheer. Homes around the world decorate their houses, both inside and outside, with Christmas trees, Hanukkah menorahs, and beautiful lights. While this is all wonderful, it is important to keep in mind that all of these items present potential fire hazards for your home and should be taken very seriously.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), about 40 percent of Christmas tree fires begin in the family room, den, or living room. In addition, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and New Year’s Eve are the tops three days in the year for home candle fires. As such, it is important to keep these holiday fire safety tips in mind:

• Do not leave your holiday cooking unattended while the oven or stove is on
• Purchase a Christmas tree with intact needles, water it daily, and make sure the trunk has a fresh cut
• Keep candles at least a foot away from anything that could catch fire
• Keep matches and lighters away from children
• Carefully inspect light strings for things like cracked wires, frays, or broken sockets
• Do not leave your home while menorah candles are still lit
• Get your chimney inspected before you begin lighting fires

The above tips are crucial to keep your home and your family safe this holiday season. If the home of you or a loved one has suffered fire damage, call on the fire restoration specialists at SERVPRO for immediate help!