Firefighters' reminders
This is NOT how you want to decorate for the holidays! Here's a quick read on being safe.
People who see the 'burning tree' demonstration are stunned at how quickly --and explosively--a dry Christmas tree burns.
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has these tips to stay safe when you decorate up and celebrate the holidays:
>If you have a live tree, keep it watered. When it dries out, take it down.
>Put decorations up, away from candles or hot lights--they could melt or burn
>Make sure candles are not near anything that could catch fire (drapes, decorations)
>Holiday lights: wires should be in good condition. If frayed, discard the string. Do not overload plugs with multiple strings!
>Chimneys: If you're using a fireplace, make sure the chimney's been cleaned -- professionally--recently.
>Cooking: Don't let pots & pans cook on stoves unattended--burned down food can start fires, too!
