The Swift Current Fire Department would like to see a fire-free Christmas.

     Statistics show that fires increase during the holiday season, but Deputy Fire Chief Tracy Tangen with the Swift Current Fire Department says fires can easily be prevented. 

     Some safety tips for the season include watering your tree daily so it doesn't dry out, and keep it away from fireplaces; candles should not be placed near combustible items, and should be blown out when you leave the room.

     Tangen adds that LED lights don't heat up as much as normal lights, and should always be turned off when leaving the room.