video: According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 200 home fires each year start with a Christmas tree. In this video, NIST fire researchers demonstrate what could happen if a fire starts in a watered Christmas tree versus a dry Christmas tree. For Christmas tree safety tips, visit the NFPA website at www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Seasonal-fires/Winter-holiday-safety/Christmas-tree-fires. view more
Credit: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)