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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Keeping the tree watered is the most important way to prevent a fire hazard
  2. 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
  3. Stand the tree in a reservoir of water that can hold a quart of water per inch of the trunk's diameterNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  4. 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)
  5. Follow instructions when using tree lights and avoid using too many
  6. Unplug tree lights before leaving or going to bed
  7. Do not use candles or worn light bulbs to decorate the tree
  8. Keep the tree at least three feet away from a heat source and out of direct sunlight
  9. Lower the room temperature to help control the tree's water lossNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  10. Check water levels on a daily basis and refill as necessaryNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  11. Make sure you have adequate electrical circuitry for the number of lights that you useNCTA: ...Christmas Tree
  12. When the needles become brittle and dry, remove the tree promptly

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