"The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it well every day, place it well away from heat sources, and dispose of it soon after the holiday," said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. "Although Christmas tree fires are rare these days, they are very serious when they do occur." According to the U.S. Fire Administration, one-third of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems and one-quarter start when the tree is placed too close to a heat source such as a [...]
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