The holiday season is the time of year when most people are
thinking about shopping for gifts, office parties, and spending
time with family and friends. Sadly, this is also the time when
home fires peak. State Farm Spokesman Justin Tomczak said that
“Approximately one-third of home fires and home fire deaths
occur during December, January and February.” State Farm reminds
consumers that the potential for a home fire is highest during
the winter months. A recent survey conducted by Harris
Interactive found that nearly 50 percent of Americans age 23 and
over increased their chances of a home fire because of
decorating for the holidays: - 34 percent connect multiple
extension cords together - 16 percent put up holiday lights
without inspecting them for frayed cords - 9 percent let their
tree dry out after it is decorated in the home - 9 percent have
lit a fire without an annual chimney inspection - 5 percent have
left a burning candle unattended To help keep your family and
loved ones safer during the holiday a