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The holidays are coming, and with them more decorations, cooking and opportunities for accidental fires to start in your home. See these tips from the National Fire Prevention Association for safe holiday decorating and cooking practices:

• Halloween Safety: http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/seasonal-fires/halloween-safety

• Thanksgiving Safety: http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/seasonal-fires/thanksgiving-safety

• Christmas Trees & Winter Holiday Safety: http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/seasonal-fires/winter-holiday-safety/holiday-fires-by-the-numbers

• The top 3 days for home candle fires are New Year’s Day, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. http://www.nfpa.org/candles

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