The official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir, is seen at the Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Newland, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco) ...

According to the fire department, the National Fire Protection Association says between 2016-2020, fire departments nationwide responded to an average of 160 Christmas tree fires each year ...

COLUMBUS — With the end of the holidays, the state fire marshal is urging residents to safely discard any real Christmas trees remaining in their homes. According to the National Fire Protection ...

Always make sure your tree is at least 3 feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, candles, or heat vents. Also, make sure your tree does not block exits.

If a real tree catches on fire, it's important to call 911 first (or have someone start making the call), and then people could try to use a fire extinguisher to put it out. "It burns pretty quick.