# @calfire on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSaO696j6rl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63757123-calfire-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c42c870c72.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-18T15:30:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CAL FIRE (@calfire) — https://gondola.cc/calfire

## Caption

🎄 Did you know the holidays see a sharp increase in home fires?

Here are the facts:
👉 Nearly 47,000 home fires happen nationwide in December–January, causing 500+ deaths and 2,200 injuries (American Red Cross). 
👉 Candle fires are 4x more likely during the holidays (U.S. Fire Administration). 
👉 Cooking is the #1 cause of holiday fires, with unattended cooking leading the way (National Fire Protection Association).

Make safety your greatest gift:
➡ Never leave candles unattended. 
➡ Keep trees and decorations at least 3 feet from heat sources. 
➡ Inspect lights and cords and turn off all decorations before leaving home or going to sleep. 
➡ Stay alert while cooking.

Let’s protect our homes and communities this season. Stay safe and stay ready.

#CALFIRE #HolidayFireSafety #StructureFire #FirePrevention #CommunitySafety

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calfire, communitysafety, structurefire, 1, holidayfiresafety, fireprevention

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