The Sunnyvale View > News Sharpen your fire safety smarts this
season How many strands of mini string lights can be safely
connect? How many inches should be cut from the base of a fresh-
cut Christmas tree before placing it in water? Not really sure?
Then it’s time to sharpen the holiday fire safety smarts with
information and resources from the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA). “Many people simply don’t know which
activities and practices present hazards,” said Lorraine Carli,
NFPA’s vice president of communications. “‘Project Holiday’
points out where holiday fire risks lurk, along with a wealth of
tips and guidelines to prevent them.” Across the board, the
majority of holiday fires are the result of human error. The
holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home
fires. NFPA is offering resources to help increase public
awareness about fire risks during the holiday season, “Project
Holiday” features a quiz that checks just how prepared you
really are for a fire-safe season. The