More than One-Third of Christmas Tree Fires Occur in January, Says National Fire Protection Association

Still have your Christmas tree up? Tradition says take it down now.

When should you take your Christmas tree down? It's an age-old debate, but one tradition says now is the right time.

Remove Christmas Trees to Avoid January Fire Risks

The National Fire Protection Association is urging residents to promptly remove their Christmas trees after the holiday season due to fire risks.

More than one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January, says National Fire Protection Association

The association says that as Christmas trees dry out, they become more flammable. The City of Spokane is offering free curbside pickup for trees starting Monday.

Fire officials urge removal of live Christmas trees as January fire risk rises

If you haven’t already, it’s probably about time to get rid of that live Christmas tree. The National Fire Protection Association says about 35 percent of home fires involving live Christmas trees occur in January.

More than one third of all Christmas tree fires occur in January

ALBANY — If you’re struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: Thirty five percent of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January.

NFPA warns home fires risk rises as Christmas trees stay up into January

January spike cited in home fires The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has urged US households to remove Christmas trees promptly after the holiday season, citing data showing that 35% of Christmas tree home fires happen in January. The organisation said the risk increases the longer a tree remains indoors because it dries out and […]