COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Fire Marshal is advising Ohio residents using live Christmas trees to ensure that trees are removed from the home before they become too dried out and become a fire hazard.

ATLANTA — Fire safety experts say now is the time to take down live Christmas trees, warning that the risk of a house fire increases as trees dry out. Susan McKelvey with the National Fire Protection ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The holidays may be winding down, but the risk of fire involving live Christmas trees is getting greater by the day. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal ...

The fire marshal’s office says the risk of fire involving a live Christmas tree increases every day, according to a spokesperson. Over one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January and create a ...

Fire officials warn that dried-out Christmas trees are a fire risk and advise residents to dispose of them promptly to prevent fast-moving fires. See how quickly a tree can go up in flames in the ...

Five people were injured in a house fire in Bethesda on Christmas Day. Officials said the fire likely sparked from a power strip near a dry Christmas tree, and the fire spread quickly. Firefighters ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County is encouraging its residents to safely dispose of live Christmas trees this year, before they dry out and become home fire hazards. Individuals who ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — The National Fire Protection Association reports that more than one-third, approximately 35%, of home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, and is encouraging people to ...

There’s something timeless about a real Christmas tree. The smell of pine, the soft glow of lights, and ornaments that carry years of memories all help set the mood for the holidays. But as the days ...