Keep flammable things—dishtowels, decorations, etc.—away from heating elements. Keep appliances clean so built up grease or crumbs don’t cause a sudden flare up.

Some plants are more flammable than others, says Michele Steinberg, wildfire division director at the National Fire Protection Association.But "there is no such thing as a fireproof plant," she ...

However, natural trees may dry up, especially if cut ahead of time, making their needles very flammable. This is dangerous when they are exposed to heat sources such as fireplaces or heaters.

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