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Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services 'Keep The Wreath Green'
The department responded to eight structure fires during the campaign, including residential and multi-family residential structures.
Press release from the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services:
Jan. 9, 2023
In the month of December, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services participated in the "Keep the Wreath Green" campaign. One green bulb on the wreath was replaced by a red bulb each time a structure fire occurred in Cherokee County. During that time, the department responded to eight structure fires which included residential and multi-family residential structures.
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The purpose of this campaign is to remember to practice fire prevention during the holidays. It's the time of year when we enjoy festive meals with family and friends, deck our halls with colorful decorations, and hang our stockings by the fireplace. This is also the time of year that more fires occur due to extra time in the kitchen, Christmas lights, underwatered Christmas trees, candle usage, and use of fires in undermaintained chimneys. Wreaths were placed at different locations throughout the county such as Fire Stations, community areas, and schools.
This press release was produced by the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. The views expressed here are the author's own.