'Keep The Wreath Red' In Romeoville

ROMEOVILLE, IL — For the past 27 years, the Romeoville Fire Department has placed a wreath with red lights at each fire station to remind residents about holiday fire safety.

Every time there is a holiday-related fire from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, the department replaces one red bulb with a white bulb, the Village website states.

The Romeoville Fire Department gave some safety tips to residents, so they can "keep the wreath red" :

• Unplug holiday lights before going to bed
• Extinguish candles when you leave home or go to bed
• Keep tree and holiday decorations away from heat sources like fireplaces, space heaters, candles and heating ducts.
• If you are using a fireplace: make sure there is a fire screen, only burn seasoned firewood and don't close the damper until the fire is completely out
• Avoid overloading circuits and extension cords
• Keep children and pets away from lit candles
• Test smoke detectors
• Have a fire escape plan