Holiday Fire Safety Tips From Blue Air One
From Christmas lights, seasonal candles, to dangling outdoor lighting, your holiday decorations can become risky and life-threatening if not properly taken care of. To ensure your festivities will be happy, warm, and safe, here’s a holiday fire safety checklist from the experts.
Christmas Trees and Lights
- Get a Live Christmas Tree!
- Inspect Lights Before Plugging In
- Don’t Overload Your Circuit!
Candle Lighting
- Don’t Leave Candles Unattended
- Go for Modern-Type Candles
Space Heaters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors & Electrical Cords
- Use Space Heaters With Caution
- Tune-up Your Smoke Detectors
- Invest in Quality Extension Cords
Fireplace Safety
- Don’t burn papers or any light materials in the fireplace because they burn intensely.
- Make sure all fire embers are extinguished before going to bed.
- Have your chimney inspected and cleaned before the holiday season.
- Make sure the damper is fully free and open before lighting the fireplace.