Use care when decking the halls this holiday season
As you deck your halls this holiday season, make sure to keep fire safety in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home candle and decoration fires peak in December. Nearly half of all holiday decoration fires occur because the decorations are placed too close to a heat source, with two out of every five home decoration fires started by candles.
December is the leading month for home candle fires; Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are the top three days of the year for such fires.