But, if you want to keep it fresh throughout the festive period without dropping heaps of needles, there are a few necessary steps to take to prevent your Christmas tree from drying out.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology ran tests that showed a dry Christmas tree that catches fire will burn an entire room in a mere 20 seconds. By comparison, a fire set multiple ...

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO [email protected] Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe hung where every couple tries to stop, the holly and the ivy – these are just a few of the plants that ...

Real fir trees in the home can easily set alight by accident by faulty decorations or candles which are placed too close. "A dry Christmas tree burns faster than newspaper," the CPSC warned.

(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento Metro Fire shared with residents some tips on keeping Christmas trees hydrated so they do not cause a fire. Metro Fire shared a video in an X post and said that a dry ...