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Holiday safety: From fires to the ER

By Kathryn Elizabeth Tuggle
FOX Business
Copyright 2007 FOX News Network

NEW YORK — “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” Sound familiar? With house fires and emergency room accidents more frequent during the holidays, experts warn to take extra care when having fun this season.

December, January and February are the busiest months for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

“Heating and cooking are the leading causes of fires,” said Lorraine Carli, a NFPA spokesperson. “And around the holidays, you have more people heating, cooking and lighting candles for home decorations.”

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