Christmas trees are a potential fire hazard; follow simple tips for safely having one in your home

Christmas trees are a festive emblem of the holiday season, but they also present a potential fire risk in the home. Although Christmas tree fires aren’t particularly common, when they do occur, they are likely to be serious. On average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home structure fires. One of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. In addition, Christmas trees are flammable objects. The longer they remain in the home, the more dried out they...