How to Avoid Holiday Decoration Fire: 4 Top Safety Tips

12/9/2021 (Permalink)

If a fire has devastated your home during the holidays, call the professionals at SERVPRO right away.

In 2019, 16.6 thousand fire-related injuries were reported. Compared to the previous year’s statistics, that margin had decreased significantly. Still, fires are no joke and you always want to ensure members of your household are kept safe at all times. 

When it comes to holidays, especially, you have to be very mindful of what goes on in your home. The cheerful decorations on your walls or on the tree can cause a devastating fire. 

In the aftermath of a fire, SERVPRO will always be there to help. You can count on us for our high-end, 24/7 Richardson fire damage restoration services. 

But when you want to protect your family, get familiar with the below tips so you can stay safe during the holidays.

Unplug Your Electronics

The beauty of electronic holiday decorations is that they can light up and bring joy to your home. But on the flip side of that coin, however, electronic decorations can also bring potential dangers.

You should always unplug your decorations before you go to sleep. You should especially unplug decorations on your Christmas tree since leaving them on can cause them to overheat and set your tree ablaze.

Store Lighters and Matches Properly

During the holiday season, people will usually buy themed candles to add to the festive mood. When you light your candles for parties or holiday leisure activities, be mindful of where you are storing your matches and lighters.

Young children are often tempted to play with fire and will find any reason to light a match just because they find it entertaining. With a lit match in a child’s hand, a catastrophe will almost surely happen to which you will need Richardson fire damage restoration services.

Cook Carefully

Roasting that holiday ham or turkey is always a delight. But you need to be careful. It’s very easy for someone to put food in the oven and forget about it. Even when you have a timer on, whoever is preparing the holiday feast must always check up on their food items once in a while.

You should also check up on food items that aren’t in the oven as well. Stovetops can cause fires due to oil splattering out of pans or because of closely placed flammables, like oven mitts. 

Use Fireworks Appropriately

Fireworks are common around New Year’s Eve. Just make sure that you use fireworks appropriately if you’re setting them off. Fireworks can cause fires if not used responsibly.

When handling your fireworks, don’t let young children light them. Light them one at a time and ensure they go off at a safe distance away from grass, wood, and other flammables.

When The Fire is Out, Call SERVPRO Right Away

If a fire has devastated your home during the holidays, call the professionals at SERVPRO right away. We offer 24/7 emergency services and will immediately get to work with our Richardson fire damage restoration services.

Call us at (972) 690-1414 or visit our contact page.