Christmas Tree Safety Tips: Keeping Your Home Fire-Free This Holiday Season in San Ysidro?

12/17/2024 (Permalink)

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Happy Holidays! Our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro teams want everyone in San Ysidro to have a safe and fire-damage free holiday season. Christmas trees bring holiday cheer but can also pose serious fire hazards without proper care.

To keep your family and home safe, select the right tree. Look for fresh trees with green needles that don’t break easily and aren’t shedding excessively. A well-hydrated tree is less likely to catch fire, so place it on a sturdy stand with water and refill it daily. Position your tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, or heaters to prevent it from drying out too quickly.

Inspect each string of lights for damaged wires or frayed cords when decorating and avoid overloading electrical outlets. Use LED lights, which produce less heat, and turn off all lights before leaving the house or going to bed. Additionally, ensure your tree is not blocking exits so you and your family can safely leave in an emergency.

After the holiday season, don’t delay in discarding your tree. Dry trees are highly flammable and can ignite in seconds if exposed to any ignition source. Recycling or arranging for tree pick-up are both safe disposal options. These simple precautions can help keep your holiday season joyful and fire-free.

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