COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Fire Marshal is advising Ohio residents using live Christmas trees to ensure that trees are removed from the home before they become too dried out and become a fire hazard.

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The holidays may be winding down, but the risk of fire involving live Christmas trees is getting greater by the day. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal ...

Fire officials warn that dried-out Christmas trees are a fire risk and advise residents to dispose of them promptly to prevent fast-moving fires. See how quickly a tree can go up in flames in the ...

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You've made it through the holidays with safety top of mind. From keeping your real Christmas tree safe and intact on the drive home, to where to avoid placing your live Christmas tree at all costs ...

The State Fire Marshal has issued a warning about dry Christmas trees after the holidays. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The fire marshal’s office says the risk of fire ...