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Real Trees are Safer!
Overloaded electrical outlets and faulty wires are the most common causes of holiday fires in residences.
But did you know that real fir trees are safer than artificial trees?
Live trees are composed predominantly of water, while artificial trees are composed predominantly of plastic.
The Farmington Hills Fire Department in Detroit conducted a test of how real and artificial trees react in a house fire. The artificial tree, which was advertised as "flame retardant," did resist the flames for a small amount of time,
but then was engulfed in flames and projected significant heat and toxic smoke, containing hydrogen chloride gas and dioxin. Below are the before, during and after photos of the artificial tree.
Compare the above photos and see the safety advantage for yourself.
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