It’s recommended that Christmas trees be placed at least three feet from the side of your fireplace or stove, and at least five away from the front — though ten feet is a good distance to aim for to be completely safe.Â
Remember that these are guidelines and that fireplace and stove manufacturer advice should always be followed.Â
In this article, we’ll explore why this distance is important and provide general safety tips for enjoying the festive season with a fireplace.Â
Can you put a Christmas tree next to a fireplace?
Yes, you can put a Christmas tree and other decorations at an acceptable distance from a fireplace or stove, which we will cover later.Â
Placing a Christmas tree too close to a fireplace or stove risks two things:Â
To keep enjoying Christmas safely, take a look at our below safety tips for trees and other decorations.Â
For further Christmas fire safety tips, check out this handy resource from the government here.Â
If you’re wondering where not to put a Christmas tree, a radiator is not the wisest choice either. Just like with fireplaces and stoves, any source of heat can cause the pine needles to dry out, brown or drop off entirely.Â
To protect the quality of your Christmas tree and other decorations, as well as decrease the fire risk, always keep everything at a safe distance as explained above.Â
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