As Holidays Wind Down, Keep Eye on Christmas Tree Safety

Dried-out trees and frayed or cracked light sets can pose significant fire safety hazards.

A Christmas tree fire is rare, but that blaze can spread within a minute to engulf a room. Take a look at the video used by the Barrington Fire Department to promote fire safety. It's found on the fire department's website and YouTube. A dried-out tree is an especially dangerous source of fuel for a fire – far worse than a fresher tree. Take a look at the second video attached to this story. It's found on the National Fire Protection Association website and on YouTube, too. "I know the reality of live Christmas trees," said Barrington Fire Chief Gerald Bessette. "The last death I experienced was when I was in East Providence. It was a Christmas tree fire. I haven't forgotten that." Fire safety begins with caring for the Christmas tree, …

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