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More than One-Third of Christmas Tree Fires Occur in January, Says National Fire Protection Association
More than one-third of U.S. home Christmas tree fires occur in January, NFPA warns residents to remove trees promptly to reduce fire risk.
- The NFPA urged U.S. homeowners to promptly remove Christmas trees, warning that dried-out trees burn much faster and pose serious fire risks, Lorraine Carli said.
- More than two in five home Christmas tree fires involve electrical distribution or lighting equipment, while one in five start from lamps or bulbs, NFPA data shows.
- Between 2020 and 2024 an estimated annual average of 143 home structure fires started with Christmas trees, causing seven deaths, 13 injuries and $15,000,000 in property damage, with 40 percent starting in the living room.
- The City of Spokane is offering free curbside pickup of Christmas trees from Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 16, and NFPA recommends using local recycling programs and avoiding storing trees in garages.
- Tradition and Epiphany observance influence when people remove decorations, with a December 2025 YouGov survey showing 47 percent take down trees early January, 24 percent later, and 20 percent before New Year's, amid annual social media debate.
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More than One-Third of Christmas Tree Home Fires Occur in January
If you’re struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: More than one-third (35 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)…
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More than one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January, says National Fire Protection Association
The association says that as Christmas trees dry out, they become more flammable. The City of Spokane is offering free curbside pickup for trees starting Monday.
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WSB RadioFire officials urge removal of live Christmas trees as January fire risk rises
If you haven’t already, it’s probably about time to get rid of that live Christmas tree. The National Fire Protection Association says about 35 percent of home fires involving live Christmas trees occur in January.
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