It burned a 5-foot hole in the base of the tree during the daytime, but no one was injured. If the extension cord feels warm to the touch after it has been on an hour, it is overloaded. Keep extension cords out of the walkway. Route extension cords away from traffic to prevent people from tripping over them and knocking down lights which could break and short. Install a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the home.
Every home needs a working smoke detector.
It is recommended that a home be equipped with a fire extinguisher. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.