Christmas trees can be a potential fire hazard. NFPA offers tips and advice for safely placing and decorating them in the home, and shows how quickly a dried out Christmas tree can burn, reinforcing the importance of watering them regularly. For more information on how to keep your family and you safe this holiday season visit: http://www.nfpa.org/winter | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY: The CPSC demonstrates in its annual holiday warning just how quickly a dried out Christmas tree can become engulfed in flames. https://2wsb.tv/2Rd9H0z | WSB-TV

What's in your home, real or artificial? Christmas tree safety extends beyond natural trees. You will see many videos and demonstrations this holiday season that show comparisons between dry and watered Christmas trees. We often refer to dry Christmas trees as natures perfect fuel package. The large amount of surface area of the needles and the way they are arranged allow for fast fire growth. Well, artificial trees have a similar surface area and geometry and are made of combustible materials.

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