Christmas Tree Safety

Christmas trees are a beautiful holiday tradition, but without the right precautions, they can be a fire hazard. With the proper care, a real tree can be safer than an artificial one. As fire safety engineers say, "A wet tree is a safe tree!"

UF/IFAS Sites

• Christmas Trees
• Healthy and Safe Holidays for You
• Preventing Holiday Fires (Indian)
• Preventing Holiday Fires (Okeechobee)
• Winter Fire Safety

UF/IFAS Publications

• Home Safety for the Holidays (PDF, pg.4)

Other Sites

• Christmas Tree Fire Hazards--U.S. Fire Administration
• Christmas Tree Fires--National Fire Safety Association
• Christmas Tree Safety--Purdue Extension Service
• Christmas Tree Safety Tips--Iowa State University Extension
• Christmas Tree Selection and Safety--West Virginia University Extension Service (PDF)
• Christmas Trees Do Not Start Fires--Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
• Holiday Fire Safety--U.S. Fire Administration
• Home Fire Safety Tips For the Holidays--Canada Safety Council
• Safety Tips for Enjoying Your Christmas Tree--Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
• Use Caution with Christmas Trees to Prevent Fires--Virginia Cooperative Extension
• When Do Real Christmas Trees Go from Decor to Fire Hazard?--KSU Extension Service