Christmas Tree Safety Tips to Prevent Fire Damage in Sleepy Hollow?

12/10/2024 (Permalink)

We are trained and certified to restore fire damage in San Bernardino County.

Our local Chino/Chino Hills teams wish everyone in Sleepy Hollow Happy Holidays! Here are some Christmas tree safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association to keep your winter holidays safe from fire:

Picking the Tree

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched

Placing the Tree

• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit
• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.

Lighting the Tree

• Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections
• Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business in Sleepy Hollow has fire damage, our local teams in Chino/Chino Hills will restore your property damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at (909) 548-3191.

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