#7 Most Leading Cause Of House Fires

11/3/2016 (Permalink)

The seventh most common cause of house Fires are Christmas trees. Similar to candle Fires, Christmas tree Fires are more common during the holidays, 43% occurring in December and 39% in January. According to the NFPA, an average of 230 fires are attributed to Christmas trees each year. They are more likely to be serious because there are several factors that can contribute to the Fire. These include a dry tree, electrical lights and a fuel supply (gifts) under the tree. Christmas tree Fires cause an average of $18.3 million in property damage each year.

To prevent these Fires you should: 

• Keep live trees well watered and dispose of them before they become dry.
• Turn off tree lights before leaving the house or going to bed.
• Check lights for any shorts or other electrical issues before putting them on the tree.