“Now is the time to make plans for Christmas celebrations,” the Wilmington Evening Journal declared on Dec. 23, 1910. “And now is the time to decide that nothing shall be done to set the house afire.” ...

The Jefferson County Fire Department is making sure your house stays safe this holiday season. This morning they demonstrated just how quickly a fire can spread to the family Christmas tree. Fire ...

You or at least one person you know probably already have a Christmas tree set up, standing tall and shining bright, but that beautiful sight could also be considered a fire hazard. Tuesday morning ...

Leave a candle in the wrong place, or forget to turn off the Christmas tree lights and your entire home may go up in flames. On Wednesday, Aurora Fire demonstrated how flammable real Christmas trees ...

If you still haven't brought home a Christmas tree, that's okay! We've got a map of vendors right here. But please, oh please, don't put your bit of holiday cheer in the your building's lobby. Because ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The holiday decorations brighten many homes with cheer during the holiday season. Christmas trees are often the centerpiece of holiday celebrations, but the festive decoration can ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - There’s a big difference between how a fire affects a well-watered tree and a dry one. The Henderson Fire Department demonstrated the importance of keeping Christmas trees ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - When is the last time you watered your Christmas tree? You might want to check on it soon, because a dried-out tree is a disaster waiting to happen. Earlier this week, firefighters ...

Spokane’s fire chief issued warnings about a serious fire danger: Christmas trees. This was an especially urgent appeal when many still lit their trees with candles. Here was his advice: From the baby ...

LANSING, MI – State officials are reminding Michigan residents about the increased risk for fires around the holidays. In a statement, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urged consumers to pay extra ...