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Reduce The Risk Of Fire This Christmas

Sarnia Fire and Rescue is offering a few safety tips for residents over the Christmas holidays.

Public Education Officer Roel Bus says this time of year often sees an increase in the number of house fires.

Bus says real Christmas Trees require some extra care and need to be watered daily.

Residents are reminded to turn off all tree and display lights before retiring for the night.

Bus says last year in the month of December there were 64 fire related injuries and 14 fatalities in Ontario.

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