Practice winter holiday fire safety

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Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsIt’s the holiday season, and many people will begin hanging decorations.One of the most common causes of holiday-time house fires results from bulbs from string lights being too close to gutters filled with dried out leaves. Make sure that the strings of lights you are using outside have built-in fuses on the lines. Check the actual plug. Make sure you are using lights designated for outdoor use only. Use Christmas lights and electric equipment that has been tested and verified by a reliable testing laboratory.If you have a string of lights with a blown bulb, be sure to replace it with a bulb of the exact same wattage.Never tap into a home’s feeder line to power outdoor Christmas lights or hang decorations on the li
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