As many families take part in putting up fresh Christmas trees in their homes, local fire department officials remind people to take precautions to prevent a disaster.  According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees alone result in over 14 million dollars of property damage annually.  Brussels-Union-Gardner Assistant Fire Chief Jim Wautier shares sound safety tips to follow. 

When decorating the tree, Wautier recommends using the new LED lighting which is much cooler than incandescent lights.  He also reminds us that tree lights should always be turned off before leaving the house or going to bed.  You can find more fire safety tips for your home with the link below.

https://www.christmastreeassociation.org/fire-safety-tips-for-your-christmas-tree/