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One could be forgiven for wanting to hold on to the holiday season,
but if a Christmas tree is still up at home, it is a fire hazard.
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), nearly half of fires involving a Christmas tree occurred in January
from 2007 to 2011.
“Christmas trees are flammable objects. The longer they’re in your
home, the more they dry out, making them a significant fire hazard,” says
Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of outreach and advocacy.
Per NFPA, Christmas tree fires are more likely
after Christmas than before.