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Are your decorations a fire hazard?

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Are your decorations a fire hazard?

There’s nothing like decorating for the holidays!

But how safe is it?

Selective Insurance Group says 97% of people who decorate inside their homes for the holidays do so with at least one fire hazard…so basically everyone! 😳

And 76% use multiple fire hazards!

  • 47% of people say they use candles
  • 31% admit to using two or more extension cords plugged together
  • 28% use tinsel, which can be VERY flammable

Also two-thirds who use indoor holiday lights like on a Christmas tree keep them on even when no one is home.

Oh, and there’s this…only 17% of people who put up a real tree water it every day!

Be safe…and be sure to check those smoke detectors, too…JIC!

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