Each year, there are reports of massive fires destroying structures across United States of America. The peculiar thing about these incidents is the fact that they take place during the time of Christmas. Many end up succumbing their lives to such tragedies. Christmas-related fires are rare but when they take place, they end up causing a lot more damage than one can fathom. According to the information provided by the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas-related fires or holiday season-related fires are more likely to be deadly than most other fires in the year. Christmas trees often end up catching fire. The main cause to such fires tends to already exist at home. Different objects along with a lack of concern on the side of the owners, seldom end up being the source of ignition for such fires. National Christmas Tree Association emphasizes on how important it is to be careful during the holiday season.
Following given are the top three tips that one can follow to avoid a fire during Christmas time this year:
Be careful while picking the tree this time
It is important to select a fresh-looking Christmas tree because as per what the American Christmas Tree Association has to say, fresh trees are less likely to be vulnerable to fire than others. One must be careful especially when picking a real Christmas tree. It is important for one to choose the three that features green needles. How can one spot whether the tree is fresh or not? Check if it contains brownish needles, which are often times extremely dry and highly likely to be flammable after coming into contact with any such object. The needles of a fresh Christmas tree are often soft and flexible. They don’t fall off easily and their freshness lasts for a longer period of time.Thorough inspection of light decorations
The most obvious reason for a Christmas fire is faulty lights. They end up causing the tree to ignite. Therefore, it is important for individuals to inspect the lights properly before putting them up as decorations at home. According to the information provided by NFPA, individuals must choose the kind of lights that have already undergone qualified testing laboratory. There are certain kinds of lighting decorations that are meant for indoor use and others, which are meant for outdoor use. Homeowners must take time while purchasing lights and ensure that they are buying high-quality lighting sets only.Turn off when not in use
Are you planning on leaving your house or perhaps, are too tired and want to sleep? Make sure you unplug all the Christmas electrical decorations before you do any of these things. By leaving your lights on while you’re away, means you are putting your decorations under no supervision at all. In case something terrible takes place, you won’t be suffering any consequences for following safety measures. Be sure you are avoiding all possibilities when it comes to the electrical fire of your house.We, at Utah Flood Cleanup, specialize in the best kind of damage restoration expertise. You can get in touch with us at (801) 416-2666 for immediate service. We have experience in every residential, commercial & construction disaster situation you can think of.
About the Author:
Josh Ray is a disaster cleanup professional and the owner of Utah Flood Cleanup. He is a certified mold professional, asbestos inspector, water damage IICRC carpet cleaning professional, and holds a RRP certification. You can rest easy knowing an experienced professional is helping repair you fire damage, water damage, or mold remediation issue.
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