Holiday Fire Facts

11/29/2016 (Permalink)

Facts about home holiday fires

• One of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems.

• Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. On average, one of every 31 reported home structure Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an average of one death per 144 total reported home structure fires.

• A heat source too close to the tree causes roughly one in every four of Christmas tree fires.

• More than half (56 percent) of home candle fires occur when something that can catch on fire is too close to the candle.

• December is the peak time of year for home candle fires.

• The decoration was too close to a heat source such as a candle or equipment in nearly half (45%) of the fires.

• One-fifth (20%) of the decoration fires started in the kitchen. One out of six (17%) started in the living room, family room or den.

• One-fifth (20%) of the home decoration fires occurred in December. 

Please watch this video provided by NFPA:

https://youtu.be/xr6b9b8FYKk