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- Hello again.

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I'm Derrick Grinnell, Fire Inspector,

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with Navy Region Northwest
Fire Emergency Services,

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and I'm back again for
some more holiday tips.

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Did you know, each year,

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holiday decorations cause
770 structure fires,

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causing $11 million in damage?

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Now, here are some tips

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to avoid being part of that statistic.

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Make sure you inspect all
your electrical decorations

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before you install them.

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Check for any bare wires
or damage to the cords.

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Make sure you check your decorations

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for UL certification listing,

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ensuring they are safe for your home.

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Stay in the kitchen while you're cooking.

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Unattended cooking is the
leading cause of structure fires

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during the holiday season.

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And lastly, make sure you
water your trees daily.

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Dry trees are a serious fire hazard.

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