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NFPA provides a wealth of safety information to help ensure the holiday season is a safe one.
Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. NFPA’s Project Holiday campaign works to educate the public about potential fire risks during the holidays, offering tip sheets, videos, and other resources to help everyone safely enjoy the season.
Winter holiday fires by the numbers
Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in 35% of home Christmas tree 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.
The top three days for home candle fires were Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Christmas Eve.
See more statistics on winter holiday fires.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday,
Chief, John Pansecchi
NFPA provides a wealth of safety information to help ensure the holiday season is a safe one.
Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. NFPA’s Project Holiday campaign works to educate the public about potential fire risks during the holidays, offering tip sheets, videos, and other resources to help everyone safely enjoy the season.
Winter holiday fires by the numbers
Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in 35% of home Christmas tree 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.
The top three days for home candle fires were Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Christmas Eve.
See more statistics on winter holiday fires.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday,
Chief, John Pansecchi