(USGS) Across North America, tree cookies build out a long history of fire, climate, and human activity Other USGS scientists are also looking to tree cookies to understand past climate change ...

Christmas trees and other holiday decorations are an annual tradition for many, but misuse and neglect can lead to deadly consequences. Fire departments across the country respond to hundreds of ...

THIS IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE CATCHES ON FIRE AND IT HAPPENS FAST. TWO MINUTES AND 38 SECONDS. EVERYTHING IN THAT ROOM WENT TO FLAME IN THAT SIMULATION. THERE WERE NO FIRE SPRINKLERS.

The Huntington Fire Department says if you are putting up an artificial tree, thoroughly check the lights and the light cords ...

as a dry Christmas tree can be a fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association, dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage or placed ...

artificial trees can still be fire or electrocution hazards. Artificial trees are typically flame retardant or resistant but, if the fire burns hot or long enough, the resistance can wear off ...

SHERWOOD, Ore. (KATU) — Tis the season to be jolly but a Christmas tree fire could get in the way of that. On Monday, a Christmas tree safety demonstration was put on by Tualatin Valley Fire and ...

Jamie Bero, public information officer (PIO), for the Live Burn, said, “Christmas tree safety is important because it just keeps you safe and it doesn’t have you know a fire happen in your ...