{"id":235,"date":"2010-09-29T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-29T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/2010\/09\/29\/christmas-tree-fire-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T00:04:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T04:04:37","slug":"christmas-tree-fire-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/christmas-tree-fire-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>The smell and look of a fresh evergreen Christmas tree lures many families to opt for a real tree over fake ones during the holidays, but going all natural may cause some fire safety hazards.<\/p>\n<p>A real tree can be a safety hazard if you don&#8217;t pay attention to caring for the tree and protecting it from heat sources.<\/p>\n<p>As a <a title=\"North Charleston personal injury lawyer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Charleston personal injury lawyer<\/a> , I have some recommendations for consumers to ensure their tree is safe this holiday season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check for Freshness: Select a tree that is fresh and less likely to dry out while it is displayed in your home. Check by grasping a branch and pulling it toward you to see if many green needles fall off. If they don&#8217;t, it&#8217;s a good sign the tree is fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Trim the Tree: I don&#8217;t mean decorate; trim a half inch off the bottom of the tree trunk to help the tree soak up water and keep it fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Heat Sources: Keep your real and artificial trees away from heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves and other heat sources.<\/li>\n<li>Wire Right: Only string your tree with approved lights and ensure the light&#8217;s electrical wiring is in good condition. Turn them off when you&#8217;re not home or before bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more tips on how to ensure a fire safe Christmas tree, visit: the United States Fire Administration website at ww.usfa.dhs.gov\/safety\/tips\/treefir.shtm.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A real tree can be a safety hazard if you don&#8217;t pay attention to caring for the tree and protecting it from heat 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