VIDEO: Around this time of year, many people enjoy the holiday season and all that comes with it, like below-freezing temperatures, decorating the home, and cooking a massive dinner.
With all of this energy consumption, it can sometimes lead to a fire. Northeast Wisconsin has seen numerous fires within the last week. There was a shed fire in Howard, a garage fire in Harrison, and a house fire in Denmark.
According to the American Red Cross, nearly 47,000 fires occur during the holiday season, and having a working smoke alarm reduces those odds by nearly half.
Grand Chute Fire Chief Steve Denzien has a few tips to prevent a future tragedy.
Being careful of how you cook, extinguishing a fireplace, or even unplugging and putting away power equipment are some simple steps you can take.