Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips for Mountain Iron Families?

12/13/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage in St. Louis County homes.

Our teams in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties wish everyone in Mountain Iron a safe and fire-damage-free winter holiday season. Here are some Christmas tree safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association: 

PICKING THE TREE 

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched 

PLACING THE TREE 

• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk 

• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights 
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit 
• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. 

LIGHTING THE TREE 

• Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory, and some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use. 

• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect. 
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree 
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed 

Call Us Today!  

We are Here to Help ® when you have a fire damage emergency in your home or commercial business in Mountain Iron. We’ll restore your fire damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 218-879-6141.  

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