Carson City Fire Department offers safety tips for holidays

Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season; add holiday decorations and your risk for a home fire increases. As you deck the halls this season, the Carson City Fire Department reminds residents to be fire smart. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that burns. Make sure your tree is at least 3 feet from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, candles or heat vents. Add water to the tree s