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- Keeping the tree watered is the most important way to prevent a fire hazard
- As soon as possible, after purchasing your fresh-cut tree, make a 1/2 inch cut from the lowest portion of the trunkNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
- Stand the tree in a reservoir of water that can hold a quart of water per inch of the trunk's diameterNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
- Adding an aspirin to the water may help prolong the life of the tree by opening the trunk's vascular systemYouTube Video: Christmas Tree Care (Time 4:02)
- Follow instructions when using tree lights and avoid using too many
- Unplug tree lights before leaving or going to bed
- Do not use candles or worn light bulbs to decorate the tree
- Keep the tree at least three feet away from a heat source and out of direct sunlight
- Lower the room temperature to help control the tree's water lossNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
- Check water levels on a daily basis and refill as necessaryNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
- Make sure you have adequate electrical circuitry for the number of lights that you useNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
- When the needles become brittle and dry, remove the tree promptly
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Christmas trees are responsible for roughly 200 fires annually with six resultant deaths, 25 injuries, and $6 million in property damage.USFA: Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
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Christmas Tree Fires Questions
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@_Queenie_ i like it when it's cold outside but indoors you have the christmas tree and the lights and decorations and the fires on and it's
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According to NFPA, only about 1/10 of 1% of home fires involve a Christmas Tree - real or artificial: http://bit.ly/4VcVM9 (via @RealTrees)
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@ALInsurance - According to NFPA, only about 1/10 of 1% of home fires involve a Christmas Tree - real or artificial: http://bit.ly/4VcVM9
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Christmas trees account for 200 fires annually. See how fast a tree can burn @ http://bit.ly/4eJ9ek - Water your trees!
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@frenchtart I think you're just trying to prevent house fires! It's way too early for Christmas tree purchases.
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