'Tis the season for festive lights, trees, candles and other holiday decor. Here are some quick tips from the Goodyear Fire Department to make your holiday celebration safer.
- Keep lit candles away from decorations and things that can burn.
- Keep a lid nearby when cooking, if you see smoke or flames, cover it and turn the burner off.
- Check holiday lights each year for frayed wires or excessive wear.
- Look for trip hazards. You might be familiar with the rug that sticks up in the corner, but your guests might not.
- Never try to re-light malfunctioning fireworks and use them away from people, houses and flammable material.
- Pick a holiday tree that doesn't shed excessive amounts of pineneedles.
- Avoid connecting several devices (like holiday lights) together into one plug (daisy chains).
- Double check your smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly.
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