Published on 11 Dec 2019
Which tree to choose? ... A decision that's not so trivial!
- The durable tree ... made of wooden slats or metal
- There's no question about it - the support is not or hardly flammable.
- Install it on a stable and solid support to avoid any risk of falling
- It will create a completely different atmosphere.
- Be careful with decorations! They can catch fire.
Synthetic Christmas trees
- Check the reaction to fire on the packaging - it is best to choose a synthetic tree that is not easily flammable. This does not mean that it is fireproof! Synthetic materials can burn more or less intensely and produce glowing drops and/or toxic gases.
- Install your tree securely to avoid any risk of falling.
- Place your tree at a distance from any heat source.
- Keep your tree away from easily flammable items such as drapes and curtains. Fire can spread in no time throughout the room.
- Make sure you can evacuate in an emergency. Do not block the passage to the doors.
- Be careful with decorations. They can catch fire.
The natural tree
- Choose a tree with roots and a root ball!
- Keep the roots moist - water the soil regularly because a dry natural tree will catch fire in a few seconds.
- Can't believe it? Check out the video "Christmas tree fire; Watered Tree vs Dry tree" from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (US).
- Install your tree securely to avoid any risk of falling.
- Install your tree away from all sources of heat.
- Keep your tree away from easily flammable items such as drapes and curtains. Fire can spread in no time throughout the room.
- Make sure you can evacuate in an emergency. Do not block the passage to the doors.
- Be careful with decorations.
Decorations
- Garlands, baubles, angel hair, etc. are combustible.
- Prefer LED lighting, which produces less heat. Don't forget to check the quality of the wires, plugs and cables. CE marking is a minimum.
- Before going out, turn off any string lights.
Never use candles or fireworks on the tree or near combustible items and decorations!
