MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials said it’s time to get rid of your Christmas tree. They say it has now become a fire hazard that is ...

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 ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As holiday decorations go up across the country, fire officials are urging families to take extra precautions with Christmas trees, warning that a dry tree combined with ...

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 ...

With the frenzy and merriment of holiday gifts and meal prep, and attending to family and friends during celebrations, a fire may not even be the last thing on your mind, but data suggests it should ...

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 ...

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 ...