Holiday Safety: the Student Society of Fire Protection Engineers Show the Dangers of a Dry Christmas Tree

In an effort to raise awareness about fire safety during the holiday season, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is asking people to watch what can happen when a Christmas Tree is not properly maintained. Be sure to protect it—and your family and home—by watering it consistently. A dry Christmas tree is a serious hazard, as the Student Society of Fire Protection Engineers show in this side-by-side burn of a well-maintained tree and a dry, neglected tree.

Watch the dramatic video here and get more holiday safety tips here.

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