[header] How to prevent an electrical fire during the holidays [title] Use holiday decorations that have been approved for safety by national laboratories. [step] Decoration packaging will contain seals or labels that indicate the product is safe to use in your home. Using decorations that lack a safety approval may be hazardous, and can trigger an electrical fire. 
[title] Inspect the physical condition of all electrical decorations before use. [step] Electrical decorations should not display any loose or frayed wires, loose or cracked bulbs, or any other physical faults.