KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Fire Bureau and the Karns Fire Department hosted a Christmas tree safety event Thursday afternoon. During the event, they burned a Christmas tree to ...

The flames grew in a matter of seconds. Once the fire started at the bottom of the Christmas tree, it quickly spread upward — fueled by the dry branches. The tree hadn’t been watered in weeks. In less ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Christmas is just days away and with many families traveling for the holidays, experts are emphasizing the importance of fire safety during this time of year. Staying on top of your ...

A Christmas tree-related fire in Montgomery County displaced and hospitalized a family on Thursday evening, causing more than $400,000 in damage, according to fire officials. The blaze broke out in ...

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 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Every year, fire departments across East Tennessee demonstrate how quickly a Christmas tree can go up in flames. According to Rural Metro Fire Department, millions of dollars ...

WHEELING, W.Va. — As the holiday season approaches, the Wheeling Fire Department is urging residents to be cautious with common household items that can pose fire risks. Space heaters are the No. 1, ...

Falling hazards from burned trees are only a few of the issues to consider following fire. Trees weakened by fire are ...