As the holiday season wraps up, many homes still have one dangerous reminder: the Christmas tree. While it may look festive, a dry tree is a serious fire hazard. In just a matter of seconds, a dry ...

The fire marshal’s office says the risk of fire involving a live Christmas tree increases every day, according to a spokesperson. Over one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January and create a ...

THE HOLIDAYS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FULL OF FUN AND JOY, BUT THINGS CAN TURN TRAGIC IN A FLASH. BUT THEY DON’T HAVE TO. LIGHT SOUNDS AND DECORATIONS MAKE THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR. AND FINDING THE PERFECT ...

Dry pine branches, frayed Christmas lights and unattended candles all pose a high risk for house fires despite their holiday appeal, according to D.C. Fire officials. This year, as families plan to ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It seems like ...