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Simple rules can prevent holiday home fires By Ricki Gardenhire Frankfort, KY - House fires during the holiday season are more frequent, costly and deadly than at any other time of the year. But, there are safety measures that Kentuckians can take to avoid home fires this season. "Christmas trees and other holiday decorations are an annual tradition for many, but misuse and neglect can lead to deadly consequences," said Kentucky Fire Marshal Mike Haney. "It's important that we take the time to read and follow safety precautions as we dress-up and decorate our homes and businesses for the holidays." Between 2013 and 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 160 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 15 injuries and $10 million in damages. If your family's holiday is not complete without a live tree, consider these precautions:
Haney recommends using flameless candles as December is the peak month for home candle fires. If you do burn candles, remember the following:
For additional fact sheets on fire safety, visit the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction's website at http://dhbc.ky.gov/sfm/Pages/Safety.aspx. This story was posted on 2019-12-16 09:14:43
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