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Tips for trees, candles and lights.
Trees
160 home fires involving Christmas trees occur each year.
To avoid fire:
Candles
7,400 home fires involving candles are reported each year (December is the peak month for candle fires).
Lights
790 home fires involving decorations occur each year.
Sources: National Fire Protection Association; U.S. Consumer Product Safety Administration
Reviewed 10/24/2022
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