Don't let fire spoil your holidays. Sarnia Fire Rescue Services Safety Educator Mike Otis reminds everyone with a real tree to take the necessary precautions. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Fire-Safety-Ext.mp3"][/audio] He says it's important to saw a couple of inches off the bottom of the trunk of the tree and water it every single day.
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