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Have a Fire-Safe Christmas

The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and Ontario's Credit Unions Public Service Announcement

Enjoy the holiday season but be cautious with your Christmas tree. Buy a freshly cut tree and keep the stand full of water at all times. Keep it away from all heat sources and make sure it doesn't block a doorway. Check all decorative lights before placing them on the tree and discard any frayed or damaged lights and cords. Never place lighted candles on or near the Christmas tree. When large amounts of needles begin to fall off, it's time to get rid of the tree.

These are just a few tips for a fire-safe holiday season from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.

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Your fire department wants you to have a fire-safe holiday season. Make sure your Christmas tree stand is full of water at all times and never place lighted candles on or near the tree. When large amounts of needles begin to fall off, it's time to get rid of the tree. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and this station.

For further information please contact your local fire department or Mr. Bev Gilbert, Office of the Fire Marshal, 416-325-3178