Fire chief shares holiday decorating mistakes that could burn your house down: 'Throw them away'

Fire chief shares holiday decorating mistakes that could burn your house down: 'Throw them away'

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. With Thanksgiving approaching, many people are already planning their Christmas decorations.Henrico Fire Battalion Chief Doug Reynolds emphasizes the importance of safety before stringing lights, decorating trees and preparing holiday meals."So you don't get a home visit from the Henrico Fire Department," Reynolds said. Check your lights firstThe first step in holiday safety is inspecting your lights before hanging them."When…