How to Make Sure That Your Christmas Tree Isn’t a Fire Hazard

From a fire-safety perspective, if you decide to get a fresh Christmas tree, it's a good thing to purchase it as close to Christmas as possible, especially if you are buying from a pre-cut tree lot. Dreamstime/TNS

By Abraham Gutman From The Philadelphia Inquirer

Fresh-cut Christmas tress can make the entire house smell festive, but they also pose a fire risk if not handled properly.