IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As holiday decorations go up across the country, fire officials are urging families to take extra precautions with Christmas trees, warning that a dry tree combined with ...

In the United States, people start thinking about putting up the Christmas tree as soon as the Thanksgiving weekend is over (which is a month before Christmas actually arrives), and many folks leave ...

With the frenzy and merriment of holiday gifts and meal prep, and attending to family and friends during celebrations, a fire may not even be the last thing on your mind, but data suggests it should ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s the first weekend after Thanksgiving, and putting up Christmas lights or your tree may be on your to-do list. From small displays to Griswold-worthy exhibits, safety should be a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AvailableLight/Getty Images The soft glow of holiday twinklies delivers some of the coziest vibes imaginable. It’s tempting to ...

The flames grew in a matter of seconds. Once the fire started at the bottom of the Christmas tree, it quickly spread upward — fueled by the dry branches. The tree hadn’t been watered in weeks. In less ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. “Many homeowners wait until the last second, go to the store without any ...