The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is urging caution be used with Christmas lights and candles heading into the festive holiday season.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 250 fires are caused by Christmas trees and another 170 are caused by Christmas lights and other decorations such as candles each year.
The fire department lists the following safety tips for Christmas trees, electric lights and candles.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-11-2013/fayette-fire-dept-urges-caution-holiday-decorations