what problems could cause a fire as a result of a christmas tree?

Question

general explanation Please.

Answer 1

Dried out branches and needles + old, faulty christmas lights = fire.

Plain and simple. If you have a dried out tree, and your chistmas lights are old.. the wires could burn and cause a spark which would cause a fire.

Answer 2

The biggest reason for source of christmas tree fire is a twofold thing:
1. The tree is not kept watered
2. The lights are left on too long and unattended.

To keep the tree watered, it must not be allowed to be out of water completely. Water it every day and check the water level. If properly cut, it will absorb quite a bit of water every day. You can purchase a system that keeps the water running in to the tree in out of a 2-liter soda bottle. That way, you can keep tabs on when the bottle is running low - you simply fill it up and then reinsert the hose.
As far as the tree lights, the best ones to use are the little ones and turn them off when you leave the house as well as when you go to bed at night.

Should you do these two things: Turn the lights off and keep the tree watered, you will not run the risk of fire.

Answer 3

If this is a real tree it is most flamable. Especiall when it gets dry. But any real tree can light up real fast. It happens so fast you can not get it out before it catches the carpets on fire.

Causes:
A short in the lights
Exposed wires in the lights
A loose light
A pet chewing on the wires to the lights
Lights being near drapes or paper of any kind (wrapping)
A dry tree to close to open flame like a fireplace or stove or
a heater vent that gets too hot.
Dont use multiple extention cords. Most tree fires are from hooking many cords together or too much amps for the type of cord you are using.

If you dont use lights and use common sense where you put the tree (not near heat or fire souce) it will be fine. Dont use those electric trains near a real tree. They are an electric source.
Safety is first before looks. Use all precautions.

Answer 4

The tree might have been cut down too early or not watered on a daily basis causing the needles to become dry and flammable to the hot lights. There could be an electrical problem on the lights (rare) or with overloading the electric socket (more common).

Answer 5

Lights being left on too long. Tree dries out, lights are on.
Putting it to close to the fireplace? I think you hear about the first one. Just water your tree. And don't leave the lights on unless your home.