According to the national fire protection association, an average of 835 home structure fires per year in the us are caused by holiday decorations.“definitely t

As Christmas trees go up in homes across the Susquehanna Valley, so does the risk of fire. Family and friends are mourning Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson and Krysta Tsukahara, all college students who graduated from Piedmont High School in 2023.

Officials say Christmas tree fires cause millions of dollars in property damage and can also be deadly. Firefighters say to water your tree, check your lights and wires, and keep