Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season should be one of family, friends and celebrations. However, the danger of home fires increases during the winter holidays and the Los Angeles Fire Department does not want anyone to experience the trauma of a destructive fire in their home.
Fires caused by candles, portable heaters and cooking are the primary drivers of home fires during December and January.
Following some very basic safety tips can help prevent these potential hazards from turning into life threatening disasters:
CANDLE SAFETY: Fires caused by candles peak during this time of the year and are responsible for about six percent of all Christmas tree fires:
COOKING SAFETY: Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires so please, "Cook with Caution"!
PORTABLE HEATERS: With the colder weather upon us, those without central heat often use portable heaters. It is critical you follow these tips to use them safely.
NATURAL CHRISTMAS TREES: If you have a natural Christmas tree, you must water it daily. If you're in doubt, thinking 'is it REALLY that important"...just watch
The LAFD wants everyone to enjoy a SAFE holiday season and encourages you to read, share and put these safety tips into practice.
