Christmas Tree Safety Top Of Mind This Christmas Eve

Make sure you keep things safe for St. Nick this Christmas. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Erika Benitez says first and foremost, keep your tree maintained. She says if it's dry dispose of it properly, the longer a natural tree is kept after Christmas the more likely it is to dry catching fire. Also keep candles away from both artificial and natural trees. Use candle holders that are sturdy and do not tip over easily. Keep candles at least twelve inches away from decorations or anything that can catch fire. Candle fires are four times more likely during the holidays.