After the wrapping paper is thrown out and holiday meals come to an end, fire officials say one thing left behind could pose a serious danger in your home. As Christmas trees dry out in the days ...

The Ohio State Fire Marshal is advising Ohio residents using live Christmas trees to ensure that trees are removed from the home before they become too dried out and become a fire hazard.

Preventing a fire involving a live Christmas tree starts at the beginning with picking the right tree. When picking a tree, people need to make sure to pick one that doesn’t have needles and branches ...

Dry trees burn hot and fast, and if they catch fire, everything around them is at risk – both property and lives.” ...

The National Fire Protection Association is reminding residents that natural Christmas trees become increasingly dangerous as they dry out.

FAMILY SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. THE HEAT BUILDS, THE SMOKE BUILDS, AND IT STARTS TO FILL UP THAT ROOM. THIS IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE CATCHES ON FIRE AND IT HAPPENS FAST. TWO MINUTES ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees are very unlikely to start a residential fire, but if a tree is placed improperly, it could be dangerous. The NFPA notes that ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — As families decorate for the holidays, fire officials urge caution for those using real Christmas trees, citing an increased risk of house fires during this festive time.

Off duty fire crews in Guernsey are volunteering to collect old Christmas trees to raise money for charity. Guernsey Fire and ...