Householders are being warned that a Christmas tree can turn into an inferno in just 40 seconds if it catches fire.
The county's fire services want people to be that bit more vigilant over the festive season to ensure their holiday doesn't end in disaster or tragedy.
It’s a busy time for fire fighters who regularly have to attend incidents involving faulty lights, unattended candles and Chimney fires.
And if you have a real Christmas Tree Senior Fire Officer Dave Carroll is warning people to prevent it drying out
