Christmas Fire Dangers to Your Home ** and how to avoid them in 2021 **

11/29/2021 (Permalink)

Christmas is meant to be a time shared with your loved ones. A positive time filled with laughs, not tears (unless they're crying with laughter).

But something so small and simple can grow into destruction.

Fires.

And in this festive time, there are so many fire hazards that are out and about in your home that are not around the rest of the year.

Here are three common Christmas fire triggers in your home.

3 Common Areas Christmas Fires Start

• The Christmas tree the lights on the trees can heat up and cause a fire in the home.
• Fireplace decorations being so close to fire, they can be a hazard for catching on fire.
• Candle Flames they are so beautiful, but we easily forget about them, and this creates a problem waiting to happen.

So what can I do without Ruining the Joy of Christmas?

• The Christmas Tree ornaments Make a habit of checking all your electrical decorations and lights before turning them on for the first time. After sitting in storage for 11 months a lot of decay and/or damage can happen, making them a risk to short circuiting or sparking.
• The Fireplace decorations - keep all items at least 4 feet (ideally 6ft) away from the fire place.
• Candle Flames - if possible avoid using candles with open flames. Either use cover flames or even electronic candles (some of them now look so real!). If you really cannot avoid open flames (or any flames for that matter) then never leave a room unattended if a candle is lit.

By covering just these simple steps you will dramatically reduce the risk of home fires (big and small) and ensure that you will really enjoy this Christmas.

Keep safe and enjoy this beautiful time with your loved ones.

Merry Christmas from the Team at SERVPRO of Wood, Ritchie & Pleasants Counties.