Campaign ‘12 Days of Holiday Safety’ from province's fire marshal asks public to check smoke alarms, keep paths clear, water trees, check lights and use battery-powered candles

Place the Kinara (candle holder) on a stable surface, away from flammable materials like curtains or paper. Never leave the candles unattended and ensure they are extinguished before sleeping or leaving the room. As with other holiday meals, stay in the kitchen when cooking and avoid distractions.

As the holiday week begins, fire officials share important safety hazards to keep in mind, mostly because house fires happen more in the winter than any other season.

The Findlay Fire Department is sharing some safety tips to prevent holiday fires. The fire department says a heat source too close to a Christmas tree causes one in every four winter fires. You should make sure your tree is at least three feet away from heat sources such as fireplaces,

Never leave cooking food unattended, especially when frying, boiling or broiling Keep potentially flammable kitchen items like dish towels and paper products stored away from stove tops and hot surfaces.

The East Lansing Fire Department (ELFP) has released helpful tips to keep community members safe during the holiday season. ELFP reports U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 835 home structure fires each year that begin with decorations,