PG Fire & Rescue reminding people to be Fire Safe this holiday season

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• Half of all home heating fires each year occur from December to February Lighting equipment is involved in almost half of home Christmas tree fires
• More than 1 of every 5 Christmas tree fires and 2 of every 5 decoration fires were caused by a heat source being too close to them.
• And Christmas is the peak day for candle fires. 3 of every 5 candle fires start when something that can burn is too close to it and they are also the cause of half of the home decorating fires.

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So how do you prevent these fires? One of the most helpful things you can do is keep your real Christmas tree hydrated by checking if it has water every couple of hours and watering it daily. You can also buy certain products to help keep the tree fireproof.

Other Tips and Tricks to keep safe during the holiday’s include

• Keeping anything that can burn at least 3 ft away from any heat sources like fireplaces, wood stoves, etc.
• Do not overload electrical outlets
• Using battery-operated candles
• Staying in the kitchen while cooking
• Turning off, unplugging, and extinguishing all decorations before leaving the house or going to bed.

Make sure you stay fire safe during this Christmas Season and have a Happy Holidays.