Holiday Light Safety Tips

The following holiday light safety tips were provided by the Holliston Fire Department and the Department of Fire Services, Division of Fire Safety. 

BRIGHT LIGHTS

• Unplug all lighting before retiring for the evening or leaving the house.
• Purchase lights and electric decorations which are listed by an approved testing agency such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
• Check all lighting for frayed wires, broken plugs, sockets, etc.
• Never overload outlets. Use no more than three strands of lights on a single extension cord.
• Never use candles on trees, near live or other flammable decorations.
• Blow out candles before leaving the room. Don't leave candles burning unattended.
• Consider buying new energy efficient LED lights that don't get as hot.
• Always use appropriate weatherproof lights outdoors.