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 perennial question of when to dismantle the Christmas tree and pack away the holiday decorations always sparks a lively debate. Are you the type to promptly clear out all festive adornments at ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The holidays may be winding down, but the risk of fire involving live Christmas trees is getting greater by the day. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal ...

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 ...

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — As Christmas comes to an end and all the presents have been opened, there’s still maintenance needed for those real trees. For those of you who have real trees, remember, water ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County is encouraging its residents to safely dispose of live Christmas trees this year, before they dry out and become home fire hazards. Individuals who ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to get distracted. That's why local fire officials want to ensure that everyone has fire safety in mind.

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 ...

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.