City Of Clayton: Clayton Fire Department Provides Holiday Safety Tips

Press release from the City of Clayton:

12/10/2021

As you celebrate this holiday season, the Clayton Fire Department would like to offer a few tips to ensure that you enjoy time with family and friends safely.  The top three days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and New Year's Eve, so this is a critical time to put safety first by following these tips. 

• Only use decorations that are flame-retardant or not flammable. 
• Check holiday lights each year for frayed wires or excessive wear. 
• Don’t link more than three strands of holiday lights. 
• Never leave a burning candle unattended. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles. 
• Keep your live Christmas tree away from heat sources and room exits. 
• Water your live Christmas tree daily to keep it from becoming dry. 

As you celebrate this holiday season, the Clayton Fire Department would like to offer a few tips to ensure that you enjoy time with family and friends safely.  The top three days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and New Year's Eve, so this is a critical time to put safety first by following these tips. 

This press release was produced by the City of Clayton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.