Safety tips for your Christmas Tree

11/21/2018 (Permalink)

This shows a Christmas Tree that caught on fire due to a candle.

According to National Fire Protection Association between Christmas trees and Christmas decorations in a 4 year window caused 23 million in direct property damage.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and is a time where some family traditions are to get a tree and also decorate it for Christmas.

The lights that are decorated on the tree are not enough to ignite the tree.  However, if you decorate the tree like Clark Griswold from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation you may want to re-think the way you install your lights.

Research shows the following:

• 43% of Christmas tree fires result in an overload of lighting that causes a spark and catches the tree on fire
• 27% include a heat source - such as a candle or the tree was located to close to a fireplace
• 22% of Christmas tree fires were intentional
• 8% of Christmas tree fires were undetermined

If you insist on having a real tree.  Remember the following:

• Add water to the tree stand. 
• Be sure to add water daily and check for brown needles. 
• Place the tree away from any heat source, like fireplaces, candles, radiators, heat vents, or space heaters

With the advanced technology of LED lights and fire retardant artificial trees there has been mass improvements in safety. 

If you have fire/smoke damages to your home or business you can call 24/7 SERVPRO of Des Moines NW at (515) 986-3711.

The crew at SERVPRO of Des Moines NW wish you and your family a safe Thanksgiving Holiday.