CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) - Fire officials are giving some words of warning when it comes to Christmas trees.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials held a public tree lighting of a very different kind at Coral Springs Regional Institute Of Public Safety, Thursday morning.
Officials lit a pine tree on fire to show its nature and typical pattern if it catches fire.
BSFR Battalion Chief Michael Kane stressed the importance of a well-hydrated Christmas tree, stating that a dry tree is a dangerous tree.
“Give the tree a good shake, and determine whether or not those pine needles are falling to the ground,” said Kane. “Also, look at the color. They should not be brown; they should be very green.”
The fire chief also said trees should be positioned away from windows or doorways that may be used as exits during emergencies.
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