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 ...

The National Fire Protection Association reports that more than one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January, when ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials said it’s time to get rid of your Christmas tree. They say it has now become a fire hazard that is ...

The National Fire Protection Association is urging residents to promptly remove their Christmas trees after the holiday season due to fire risks.

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 ...

The fire marshal’s office says the risk of fire involving a live Christmas tree increases every day, according to a spokesperson. Over one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January and create a ...

A Christmas tree fire in Bethesda, Maryland, injured four people and a dog on Christmas Day, officials said. The family is displaced, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said. A strand of lights from as ...

While Christmas tree fires are not as common as they once were, they are far more dangerous when they do happen.

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.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The historic street known this time of year as Christmas Tree Lane escaped major damage from the Eaton Fire in ...

An electrical failure at the base of a Christmas tree caused a house fire on Christmas Eve that destroyed a Bel Air home, according to deputy state fire marshals. The fire was reported shortly after 6 ...

New York ranks second in the nation for home fire civilian fatalities. Keep fresh Christmas trees hydrated by cutting the trunk and watering them daily. Place trees at least three feet away from heat ...