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T'S THAT I lime ‘of: ‘year again, : :
Lights on. thé trees, Lights: on the eaves. Trees dunked in-
‘water to keep them fresh and: safe from fire... Se to. silence the detector until mealtime is finished.
With Chtistinas on the way, the Terrace Firé. Depart: 7

ment'is ‘minding people. to'be safe when using lights and. i
“to keep trees from drying out to avoid any. chance ofa hli:: “|Whal| We're pushing thi ; ‘year: with fireplaces. arid "
: day: celebration. from’ being. ruined: ; -. Wood stoves is to make gure-they’ re clean,” Smith says.

jors-and Outdoor’ lights outdoors... we » Wrapping’ paper stould'not Be burned in.wadd staves or
Outdoor lights, are. weather resistant and: give ort more heat ty fireplaces because of:(he chemicals used. to bring, aout 4
: safely. ote the festive designs and artwork.’
“Check tights for. worn, spots of trays. before: plugging “Any: buildup’ ‘of soot ina’ ‘chimney. can ‘ignite and star
hem in. Exlession cords and. wiring are generall y: 0, blaine: f

or, electricat problems. . :
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mas lights before gcing fo oF eving Real. Christmas tr tres, need to be pliced i in water 10 Keep’

a your house. ig'avoid overheating. are rate
"Sheena “them: safe; Wwever..some: stands: won't kee “the trunk.
qh timer is a. perfect holiday. present. Lights « can: be set: hem safe ho ° oe eerie os

; “placed there. ;
sch e008 fors a few hours and: then shut: ee “They'll actually oak iip gallons of water: so make sure .

s = ” they’ @ well inthe: water so, they? It continue. to: soak jit up °
‘Take down outdoor. hi his ater thie Christinas ea on. .
. s “and last: longer,”. Smith ‘says, adding his” trce.sland holds |

re safety can be given-as d gift: ~~.
“One of- the ty stsekity moras give | is: oy ~ about a litre and-a half. of: water, which: he:fills a couple:
Lies ¢ over. the hatidays. .

° “smoke detector,” Terrace. fire's chief Randy Smith says add

‘Ving they’sell for. tinder. $10. fF peaple like: ‘a keep: their trees: “up after New:
aN smoke- ‘detector: ‘On: “every y leve ih
ment, ensures’ safety: from ceiling t0- céllar,.: a
Smith: advises’ installing. one: in children’s bésroom
‘justin case”; “ ae
carbon, ‘monoxide : ‘elector. are iver satay com:
cious idea: oe .
: One placed. upstairs i is adequate but one oh very. level a
better, Smith says. -

also for houses with natinrsil ais.

ea

. Winter montis.

of added.

then, incréasing the chiices of: having a problem,”

mediately. before they. become explosive:

“what, type “OF. tree. a Family chooses depends on. Persp al
preference. .

: +n bis family prefers, areal-tree. ee

“A button allows those wha burn: the toast for breatilas ast. -

7 Firefighters particularly focus om chimney safely ding 7

‘a fire.and® that: means. ‘fegular cleaning is a Must, Smith.

” ‘Year’ Sy. ‘but if they" @ not: in water,-they*re- pretty dry’ by 7
Once the. needles. start falling off, _ dispose ¢ of trees ‘im- :

«Fake, rees. “are: made: Out: of fire-resistant © ‘material bit .

- SIF you want. longevity, 20 fora fake,” Smith sys sa

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