Tips on preventing holiday fires Tips on preventing holiday fires By Dal Cannady | December 18, 2020 at 5:51 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 5:51 PM STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Many of us love the sights of bright decorations during the holidays. But we donât think of the potential danger until itâs too late. Firefighters say all the Christmas lights and decorations can warm the season, but they can also ruin your holiday if youâre not careful. Whether itâs a real tree or artificial, it just isnât the same to most people if it isnât blinking or twinkling with lights galore. Stephan Hutchins, prevention chief for Statesboro Fire Department, says they often see fires start here.