Norman fire chief gives some tips to prevent Christmas fires

 
BY JANE GLENN CANNON
Published: December 15, 2009

NORMAN — A Christmas tree can go from beautiful to deadly in four seconds, Norman firefighters say.

That’s how long it takes for a dry or carelessly decorated tree to catch fire and become engulfed in flames.

Deputy Fire Chief Jim Bailey says Christmas trees are blamed for about 300 home fires in the nation each year, causing an average of 14 deaths, 40 injuries and $16 million in property damage...


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