Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Fire Marshal is advising Ohio residents using live Christmas trees to ensure that trees are removed from ...

Every year, the question of when to dismantle your Christmas tree sparks lively debate, and now experts are weighing in with their recommendations on the optimal removal date. Similar to the varying ...

After Twixmas, many people feel a New Year’s impulse to clean up the house and remove all the festive decorations – and that includes the Christmas tree. On the other hand, some families prefer 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With gifts unwrapped and the holidays coming to an end, Christmas clean-up is now well underway. Officials say dried-out Christmas trees can pose serious fire risks, especially if ...

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 ...

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.