Top Causes of Winter Fires

12/17/2021 (Permalink)

There is a lot of excitement associated with the holiday season, but it is important not to forget about the dangers that come with it. This blog will highlight the top 4 causes of winter fires so you can better avoid them.

1) Candles - Although they smell good and can make for nice decorations, candles have proven to be a major fire hazard. From 2012-2016, there were an estimated 8,200 candle fires with December being the peak month. 

2) Smoking - It might be cold outside, but taking your smoke breaks inside is not the answer. Smoking materials such as cigarettes, cigars and pipes are the leading cause of fire deaths in America.

3) Electrical Lighting - Ensuring your Christmas lights are safe and working properly can save you a lot of trouble in the long run. Look out for loose bulbs or frayed wires. It is also important that you do not overload an outlet or power strip. 

4) Christmas Trees - Whether you have a real tree or an artificial tree, it is important that you keep it away from combustibles such as candles, fireplaces, radiators, etc. Its important to keep your tree fed with water to ensure it doesn't dry out, trees are extremely flammable when dry.