Show for your christmas tree do you want to know the latest whys ghys and hows of christmas tree care and safety james 0 supervisor of the mantila manti la sal national forest offers some helpful suggestions they will prolong the freshness of your tree you can also reduce the fire and other hazards for a safe christmas its easy 1 select a fresh green tree it if needles are turning brown the tree has already dried out it will be a fire hazard 2 saw off the butt end of the tree tree at least one inch above the original cut 3 keep the butt end standing in a container of water during the entire time the tree is in the house refill the container daily as the tree absorbs the water 4 be sure the tree is well portell and is away from fireplaces f ire radiators lell television vision sets or other sources of heat the tree should be placed so it will not block an exit in case of fire 5 lighted candles or other open flames should never be used on or near christmas trees 6 check electric lights and connections worn frayed wires or electric cords must not be used 7 avoid use of combustible decorations and flammable reflectors tors for the colored lights metal foil icicles or tinsel must be kept out of bulb sockets 8 avoid overloading the electric circuits accumulations of wrapping paper and the placing of toys under the trees should be avoided as fire hazards |