Holiday safety: Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

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By James Tutten

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As the holiday season rolls around, local firefighters are reminding residents to be aware of fire safety.

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Orange County fighters recently gave a demonstration of the dangers of dried-out Christmas trees.

Photos: Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters raise alarm over dangers of Christmas tree fires

Firefighters around the county raise the alarm on Christmas tree fires every year because the risk of a fire is so high.

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Data shows there were more than 150 Christmas tree fires in the U.S. in 2020.

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Along with watering, firefighters also recommend keeping the trees 3 feet away from any source of heat and replacing lights if they’re worn or broken.

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