The Kingsport Fire Department Is Urging Residents To Practice Fire Safety With Christmas Decorations. Officials Say A Tree Fire Can Become Deadly In Just 30 Seconds. Safety Tips Include Keeping Trees Well-Watered And At Least Three Feet From Heat Sources, Checking Lights For Damage, And Never Using Candles On Trees. Fire Spokesman Barry Brickey Also Adds…..

Fire Data Shows Electrical Issues Cause More Than 40 Percent Of Christmas Tree Fires, With Most Starting In Living Rooms.