NFPA’s “Project Holiday” campaign reminds everyone to deck the halls this season with fire safety in mind

When you’re decking the halls this year, make sure to keep fire safety in mind. That’s the main message behind "Project Holiday," NFPA's annual holiday fire safety campaign, which works to educate the public about the increased risk of home fires during the holiday season. Holiday decorations, Christmas trees, candles and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the four leading months for U.S. home fires. Consider these facts: Holiday cooking: On Christmas Day in 2013, there was a 58 percent increase in the number of home cooking fires than on...