Showing posts with label Artificial Christmas Tree Fire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Artificial Christmas Tree Fire. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Artificial Christmas Tree Fire

This morning we worked with WJLA Channel 7 to highlight how an artificial tree might catch fire and just how quickly it can become engulfed. This was live on Channel 7 and the below video was live on our Periscope page.

Impressive video!


Several of the safety tips for "live" Christmas tress hold true for artificial trees. Remember:

  • Keep the tree away from heat sources such as fireplaces, radiators and wood stoves 
  • Decorate your tree using only UL (Underwriters' Lab Inc.) approved lights and cords 
  • Inspect lights for exposed or frayed wires, loose connections or broken sockets. 
  • Do not overload extension cords. Use no more than three strings of lights on one extension cord, and never run an electrical cord under a carpet. 
  • Turn off the tree lights when you go to bed, depart from home or leave the tree in an unattended room.