When you think of a yule log, you probably picture a roaring, wood-burning fire casting a warm light on an ornament-adorned Christmas tree. Or perhaps you have a sweet tooth and the first thing ...

Fire crews said the blaze was caused by an LED Christmas tree. [ Courtesy of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ] Hillsborough County fire officials said an LED Christmas tree caught fire and caused ...

Do you leave your Christmas tree lit all night long? A firefighter’s wife, who makes educational TikToks about fire hazards, is here to warn you against that and some other common Christmas tree ...

"Christmas trees do not start fires," O'Connor said. "Fires are started by a heat source or electrical spark, [so] be sure your tree is not exposed to a potential source of fire." While rare ...

What could be more ludicrous than a tree in the house ... Some may also put up a nativity scene and eat Yule logs for Christmas. But how many of us know the meanings behind these practices?

Christmas trees and other holiday decorations are an annual tradition for many, but misuse and neglect can lead to deadly consequences. Fire departments across the country respond to hundreds of ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees are very unlikely to start a residential fire, but if a tree is placed improperly, it could be dangerous. The NFPA notes that ...

as a dry Christmas tree can be a fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association, dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage or placed ...

On average, 155 home fires in the U.S. each year start with Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. Students and faculty in WPI’s fire protection engineering program ...

People always question the best time to take down their Christmas tree ... The National Fire Protection Association warns against keeping a live tree indoors for more than a month because drying ...