How to Avoid Burning Down Your Home

Christmas is here ... chestnuts roasting on an open fire. All of that.

Not to be a Grinch, but with the holiday season comes risk. Keep your Christmas tree watered or it can become a real box of matches.

Here are a few more tips from Cal Fire officials and an instructive video.

• Never use outdoor lights on your tree.
• Never connect more than three strands at a time.
• No frayed wires.
• Turn off lights before leaving the house or going to bed.