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Saturday, April 26, 2025

People in the News

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Irving Fire Department shares holiday fire safety tips

The Irving Fire Department would prefer not to meet you during this holiday trip, except in a waiting line at the local retail store. To help everyone to enjoy this holiday season safe and sound with family and friends they are sharing a few general holiday safety tips to keep in mind:

  • Keep matches, lighters and candles out of the reach of children.
  • Make an emergency plan to use if a fire breaks out anywhere in the home. See that each family member knows what to do. PRACTICE THE PLAN!
  • Check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Make sure they are working properly.
  • Avoid wearing loose flowing clothes (particularly long, open sleeves) near open flames, such as those of a fireplace, stove or candlelit table.
  • Never burn candles near evergreens. Burning evergreens in the fireplace can also be hazardous.
  • Plan for safety. Look for and eliminate potential danger spots near candles, fireplaces, trees and/or electrical connections.