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Show i i I ; ! ,v , ! i , l ; ' "s V '?. ; ' ( v. " - " U ; i 1 ' i i i it : I VI - '. -:!-- . " f ' "' ' -'''-I '- ORNAMENT- Chastity Gray, granddaughter of Gerald and Irene Gray, places ornament on her grandmothers Christmas tree. Don't let fire spoil Christmas season Artificial Christmas trees and flame retardant holly decorations may seem commercial, but according ac-cording to Gordon Evans, Fire Science director at Utah Technical College at ProvoOrem, these items are the safest materials to use in the prevention of Christmas fires. . : - : "If you plan to use a live tree, insist on a freshly cut tree and use a tree stand that supports sup-ports , the trunk in water," Evans said. Many people are purchasing silvery, aluminum trees, but they should be aware that they are elec-tricially elec-tricially conductive. Do not decorate them with any electrical product, whether lights or other ornaments, and instead use a detached color wheel, Evans suggests. : Green artificial trees can use traditional lighting, but care should be taken to avoid high heat levels which might cause melting of the needles producing toxic fumes. Evans also points out that lights should be carefully checked for loose cords, cracked sockets and burned out light bulbs. Lights should not be left on while unattended, whether on a live or artificial tree because of electrical fire potential. For further in;1' formation on safety tipftif' for the holidays, please contact Mr. Evans at UTCP by calling 226-5000, 226-5000, or by calling your local fire department. |
