Beware of holiday-related fire hazards in the home

FALLBROOK - The winter months can be more fire hazardous for most households, but the good news is that all of the hazards can be avoided if people are made aware of them and take precautions.

“It can be a great time of year and you don’t want to see that turn tragic because someone wasn’t diligent,” said Kelly Gaffrey of the San Diego County Fire Authority.

Cut Christmas trees

Most of the tree fires happen after Christmas, after a cut tree has dried out, and often start overnight when trees are left lit, Gaffrey says. Cut trees need to be properly watered. In this generally desert climate, pe...