IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As holiday decorations go up across the country, fire officials are urging families to take extra precautions with Christmas trees, warning that a dry tree combined with ...

With the frenzy and merriment of holiday gifts and meal prep, and attending to family and friends during celebrations, a fire may not even be the last thing on your mind, but data suggests it should ...

In the United States, people start thinking about putting up the Christmas tree as soon as the Thanksgiving weekend is over (which is a month before Christmas actually arrives), and many folks leave ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s the first weekend after Thanksgiving, and putting up Christmas lights or your tree may be on your to-do list. From small displays to Griswold-worthy exhibits, safety should be a ...

The cozy glow of Christmas lights on your mantel or around the tree make the space feel comforting. Recreate that feeling ...

The flames grew in a matter of seconds. Once the fire started at the bottom of the Christmas tree, it quickly spread upward — fueled by the dry branches. The tree hadn’t been watered in weeks. In less ...

Picking the perfect tree doesn’t have to be a hassle. Kristin Tompkins, with Lights for Decorators, said all you have to do is choose what you like and have fun. “Pick one you just like,” Tompkins ...

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