2006-12-24 14:14:39 · 28 answers · asked by kristie 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
its a fake tree....
2006-12-24 14:20:10 · update #1
I asked this same question to a friend who is a firefighter not too long ago, and he said it's always best to turn it off because of fire safety reasons. He told me that he has been to several fires over the years that were started by Christmas trees catching on fire.
2006-12-24 14:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by jakimmi72 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know I'm an "old-timer", but I was raised using real trees as Christmas trees, and my dad emphasized always keeping water in the bowl for your tree to absorb, and even then, the tree, if it's a real one, can dry out and become a fire hazzard, and if it overheats due to your lights (and it doesn't take much heat to do that) you can EASILY have a very big fire VERY QUICKLY, and it can destroy whatever abode you and maybe your family live in, so, it depends on what risks you're willing to take, but I would NEVER be willing to risk my or my family's well being and lives on however "cute" it may be to leave the lights on. Again, I know I'm an "old-timer" relative to a lot of people who answer on Yahoo, but I'd say NEVER to leave your Christmas tree lights on without someone awake to watch over the tree, and keep it well watered. And, honey, fake trees go up in flames just as fast as real ones, so my answer is still NO, if you love yourself and your family. God Bless you, and yours.
2006-12-24 22:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm too paranoid to do that. So I say no, don't leave it on.
Maybe because when I was in the 6th grade I lost a dear school friend (David Whitaker) in a fire that was caused/originated with their Christmas tree. He ran back in the house to try to save his little sister and when the firemen found them both they were dead from smoke inhalation, huddled up together on the floor of his sisters bedroom by her bed. So pitiful and heartwrenching.
I would get up a couple hours before you think everyone will start waking up and then plug it in/turn it on.
2006-12-24 22:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If a light shorts out and noone's around t could start a fire.
Every year a few house burn down from Christmas trees igniting.
2006-12-24 22:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by aiguyaiguy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it bad it is DANGEROUS .......a tree can go up in about 15 seconds taking the whole house with it. NEVER EVER LEAVE THE TREE UNATTENDED EVER........if you don't believe me,call the local Fire Dept or Police Dept they will tell you the same exact thing..........MERRY CHRISTMAS
2006-12-24 22:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by grbarnaba 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope ! So, Santa can see the tree to put all the gifts down ! lol
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! <333
2006-12-24 22:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by tbraaysfanxo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You bet,many homes burn from Christmas tree fires !
2006-12-24 22:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes but it depends on the type of light you are using.
i heard of a family who left their christmas lights on their tree and it burned down their while they were sleeping luckily they were able to escape.just be safe and have a merry christmas :}
2006-12-24 22:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by Thrills 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about lights I do not think that you should leave them on all night otherwise it could cause a fire.
2006-12-24 22:47:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't leave it on It can catch FIRE due to the heat of the lights or if there is a short. TURN IT OFF
2006-12-24 22:17:11 · answer #10 · answered by Angie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋