Water That Tree!
"What's a holiday party or even the
traditional Christmas morning scene itself without a
beautifully decorated tree? If your household, as
those of more than 33 million other American homes,
includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to
heart the sales person's suggestion—"Keep the tree
watered." That's good advice and not just to create
a fragrant indoor winter wonderland atmosphere.
Christmas trees account for 200 fires annually,
resulting in 6 deaths, 25 injuries and more than $6
million in property damage. Typically shorts in
electrical lights or open flames from candles,
lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered
trees are not a problem. Dry and neglected trees can
be." - US Fire Administration.
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