The flames grew in a matter of seconds. Once the fire started at the bottom of the Christmas tree, it quickly spread upward — fueled by the dry branches. The tree hadn’t been watered in weeks. In less ...

ATLANTA — Fire safety experts say now is the time to take down live Christmas trees, warning that the risk of a house fire increases as trees dry out. Susan McKelvey with the National Fire Protection ...

RestoPros of The Upstate, a leading restoration services provider serving Greenville and surrounding communities, has released comprehensive Christmas tree safety guidelines to help homeowners prevent ...

A Christmas tree-related fire in Montgomery County displaced and hospitalized a family on Thursday evening, causing more than $400,000 in damage, according to fire officials. The blaze broke out in ...

Once a live Christmas tree dries out, it stops behaving like a lush centerpiece and starts acting like kindling in the middle of your living room. The difference between a safe season and a ...