Here are some of those rules from the NFPA: So, the rules for candle safety apply 24/7, 365 days a year. Three of every five candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.” Obviously candle fires can start at any time - after a kid’s birthday party, for instance. The NFPA warns that, “December is the peak month for home candle fires. The holiday runs for seven days, and candles are lit in the kinara each day. Kwanzaa uses a seven-stemmed candle holder called a kinara. The holiday lasts for eight nights, and candles are lit in the menorah each night. Hanukkah involves an eight-stemmed candelabrum called a menorah. And candles are central to the way both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are celebrated. We burn candles to add a festive touch to the Christmas scene. The tree and its fittings are one such feature. It happens that each of the three winter celebrations has features that can lead to home fires. The NFPA further advises, “Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.” Finally, the NFPA advises, “Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger, and should not be left in the home or garage or placed outside against the home.” Fill the tree stand with water and add water to the stand daily.” For instance, “Before placing the tree in its stand, cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk. The NFPA also has some advice about Christmas tree safety. Don’t forget to turn off all holiday lights when going to bed or leaving the house.Don’t use electric lights on metallic trees.Keep all trees at least three feet from fireplaces, radiators and other sources of heat.Check for freshness by bending the needles up and down to make sure none fall off. If buying a live tree, make sure it is fresh.If buying an artificial tree, look for the fire-resistant label.Don’t string more than three strands of lights from one extension cord.Check all holiday light cords to make sure they aren’t frayed or broken.Here are some recommendations from the American Red Cross about Christmas tree safety. The NFPA warns, “Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur they are more likely to be serious.” Dried out, it can turn into a dangerously flammable object deep inside your home. Fresh and green, it can be the centerpiece of your holiday celebration. Start with the safety rules for a significant source of holiday fires - the Christmas tree. The best way to avoid a holiday-related fire is to follow the stay-safe advice of such fire prevention experts as the American Red Cross and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA is a non-profit entity that works to limit deaths, injury and property damage due to home fires. Since all three celebrations include elements that can lead to home fires, we are also deep into the holiday home fire season. Hanukkah starts December 10 Christmas Day is the 25th and Kwanzaa starts on the 26th. It’s December, meaning we are deep into the winter holiday season.
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