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.

Holiday decorations are one of the best parts of the season, but not if they set your house on fire. Here's what to avoid and how to decorate safely.

Holiday Decorations: • Use flame-resistant or flame-retardant decorations. • Check holiday lights for frayed wires or broken bulbs and replace them if damaged.

Use flame-resistant decorations and avoid placing them near open flames. Candle Safety. If using candles for decorations, keep them on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from flammable materials.

The vibrant red fire retardant is known as Phos-Chek and has been used by firefighters battling wildland blazes for over 50 years, according to its manufacturer, Perimeter Solutions.

When buying an artificial tree, the commission says to look for the “Fire Resistant” label. The agency has long urged people never to leave candles unattended and to use flameless candles ...

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?

The United States Forest Service said on Thursday that nine large retardant-spraying planes, as well as 20 water-dropping helicopters, were being deployed to fight the Southern California fires ...