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WTXL: State Fire Marshal, TFD warn of fire dangers with Christmas trees

State Fire Marshal, TFD warn of fire dangers with Christmas trees

Ariel Schiller

WTXL
December 14, 2022

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Wednesday, the State Fire Marshal and the Tallahassee Fire Department issued a reminder to people of the dangers surrounding live Christmas Trees.

"Over 44 percent of the fires we have every year, every Christmas, are due to some type of Christmas lighting issue. So making sure you're using new lights no problems with those, hydrated tree, you can really lessen the threat of a disaster at Christmas," Patronis explained.

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During a demonstration at the Fire Training Center, it took less than a minute for the tree to go up in flames.

The Fire Department also recommends making sure your smoke alarms have working batteries, and that they are working properly. 

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).