Holiday decor is going up and with that people are reminded to take proper care of real Christmas trees to avoid fires. Ainsworth Fire Chief Waylon Schultz shares some tips for people who opt for a live tree this year, “Make sure there’s no open flame or anything like that close to them. Don’t be burning candles around them. Make sure you water them like you’re supposed to, so your lights don’t overheat them and they catch on fire.”

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, trees should be at least three feet away from heat sources including fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, candles and heat vents.