Seattle Fire Department: Winter Holiday Safety

Seattle WA

17 December, 2021

6:06 PM

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Press release from the Seattle Fire Department : William Mace December 17, 2021 The Seattle Fire Department would like to remind residents to be mindful of fire safety during this holiday season. Holiday-related home fires primarily involve cooking, heating and electrical sources. Busy kitchens can lead to unattended stoves. Cold winter weather results in high use of space and wall heaters. Festive lights can be temptation for the use of overloaded outlets and dangerous extension cords. View this holiday safety video from the King County Fire Chief's Association to learn about safely using ladders, generators, lighting, space heaters, cooking, and candles. Here are some tips to keep you safe: The Seattle Fire Department wishes you and your family a happy holiday season. This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.