Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together and enjoy the festivities.
A few simple tips will help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
- Choosing 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” from the base of the trunk. When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.”
- Place 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.
- Be sure to add water daily.
- Lighting the tree:
- Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory. 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.
- Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
- Discarding the tree:
- When the tree becomes dry, promptly discard it. Take advantage of the Free Holiday Tree Recycling Program, available from December 26, 2024, through January 31, 2025.
- Please note – the new location for tree drop-off is the overflow parking lot across from Incline Beach.
Visit https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/events/holiday-tree-recycling or call 775-832-1203.
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