Holiday lights add a touch of beauty to the holiday season.
Unfortunately, some 500 home fires are blamed on Christmas trees each year in the U.S., causing 1,300 injuries and about three-dozen deaths. More home fires occur during the winter than any other time. Damaged or low-quality holiday lights, improper usage and lack of water for fresh trees are among the most common causes. Connect no more than three cords to any one outlet. Buy a fresh tree and water daily.