VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - In the midst of Christmas season, many of us will have our homes decorated with lights and trees. But the extras in our home, also mean we need to be more safety conscious.
The Valdosta Fire Department wants to remind you how to be festive and fire preventive at the same time.
VFD says you should make sure to keep your tree watered if its a live tree. If it's dry, the heat of the lights set a higher chance of the tree catching on fire. Police also recommends you turn your tree lights off at night.
Valdosta firefighters also say to remember to not block your exits with large Christmas decorations, and to make sure your smoke detectors are up to date.
VFD adds that electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in two out of every five (40%) home Christmas tree fires.
