As the holiday season wraps up, many homes still have one dangerous reminder: the Christmas tree. While it may look festive, a dry tree is a serious fire hazard. In just a matter of seconds, a dry ...

THE HOLIDAYS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FULL OF FUN AND JOY, BUT THINGS CAN TURN TRAGIC IN A FLASH. BUT THEY DON’T HAVE TO. LIGHT SOUNDS AND DECORATIONS MAKE THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR. AND FINDING THE PERFECT ...

The fire marshal’s office says the risk of fire involving a live Christmas tree increases every day, according to a spokesperson. Over one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January and create a ...

Christmas tree-related fires are rare -- but when they do occur, they are much more likely to be deadly than other types of fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Follow these ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - There’s a big difference between how a fire affects a well-watered tree and a dry one. The Henderson Fire Department demonstrated the importance of keeping Christmas trees ...

WASHINGTON — As homes fill up with lights and decorations for the holiday season, fire officials are reminding families to take extra precautions when putting up their Christmas trees. While Christmas ...

You probably enjoy the soft glow of your Christmas tree late at night. It feels peaceful, almost like the room is holding its breath in a quiet holiday moment. Here’s the thing. While the scene looks ...

A cautionary tale this Christmas coming out of Montgomery County. A dry Christmas tree and old holiday lights contributed to a fire that gutted a home in Bethesda, sending four people to the hospital, ...