Fire prevention tips for the holiday season [Video]

Maritimers are getting into the holiday spirit with one month until Christmas. Halls are decked and homes are wrapped with lights and glitter – all of which can be fire hazards.

Briana MacLellan is a public education curriculum specialist with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency. She said the holidays are a time to remain vigilant.

“We want people to be decorating and making their homes festive, but, you know, there are some safety concerns that we do have,” MacLellan said.

Experts say Christmas lights are the biggest holiday hazard, and the best thing to do is turn them off before bed, but there are other measures people can take.

Paul Murray is an inspector with the Electrical Safety Authority. He said it’s important not to overcrowd lights by following the rule of threes.

“Don’t plug more than three strings in together, that way we’re not going to overload the strings,” Murray said. He also recommends plugging directly into walls where possible to avoid …