12/16/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/16/2024 15:35
The "Keep the Wreath Red" campaign was established in 1954 and was adopted by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association in 1980 to alert residents of fires caused by holiday decorations and promote fire prevention through awareness. All of the wreath's bulbs are initially red, but if a fire is directly caused by holiday decorations, one red bulb will be changed to a white bulb.
The La Grange Fire Department is once again participating in this campaign. There is a wreath located at the Fire Department decorated with red lights to serve as a reminder to practice fire safety with holiday decorations this holiday season. The goal as a community is to "Keep the Wreath Red" and not have any fire related incidents throughout the holiday season!
Please click through to learn more about the Keep the Wreath Red Campaign and other Holiday Season Safety Tips.