Holiday decorations are one of the best parts of the season, but not if they set your house on fire. ... choose décor that is flame-resistant or flame-retardant, the state fire marshal said.

Maintain flame-retardant documentation. Materials that cannot be flame-proofed may not be used for decorations under any circumstances. Access to exits: Do not block or obstruct exits, paths to exits, ...

Berry said many stores carry flame-retardant decorations. DHEC performs unannounced surveys throughout the year at residential care facilities and nursing homes, Berry said.

To keep fresh and phony trees from going up in flames, use only flame retardant or flame resistant decorations and flameless candles. And before decorating the tree or the house, check each string ...

He says decorations should be flame retardant, lit candles should be kept 12 inches away from anything flammable, and worn out light strands should be replaced.

The holidays are fast upon us, and the Department of Health, Safety, and Environment would like to remind everyone at Johns Hopkins that all holiday decorations must comply with the fire code. All ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - With all the festive lights and decorations, experts say fire prevention should be a top priority for many families during the holiday season. The National Fire ...

They may look pretty, but holiday decorations pose fire hazards that can lead to deadly situations. Between 2018 and 2022, fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 155 home ...

Decorating homes and businesses with holiday lights and decorations is a long-standing tradition, but these same decorations may increase the chances of fire. Based on National Fire Protection ...

Staff photo by Calista Condo/Gloucester County TimesHoliday decorations, ... placed and monitored with care to prevent fire hazards.From staff reportsRepresentatives from the Department of ...

Decorations or furnishings must not constrict or obstruct corridors or stairways. Never place combustible materials in corridors, lobbies, stairwells or on corridor walls. Use of pyrophoric materials ...