The festive season is filled with celebrations and traditions. Celebrating with colourful lights and a tree can add more than just excitement to the festivities – they are also a fire hazard. To decorate and trim the tree the safe way, keep the following precautions in mind:

• Place a Christmas tree at least one metre away from heat sources such as a fireplace or heating vent. The tree should also stand in a sturdy, water-holding stand that is refilled daily.
• Do not keep a fresh tree in your home for more than two weeks because it will dry out and become extremely flammable.
• Use lights as intended: indoor for indoor use only and outdoor for outdoor use only.
• Throw away light strings that are cracked or have exposed or loose wires.

Don’t spoil your fun with unnecessary injuries. Use caution when decorating and enjoy the season!