Dec. 1 marked the beginning of the Cape Coral Fire Department’s annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign. For the 13th year, Cape Coral firefighters have placed a wreath illuminated with green bulbs at Fire Station 4, located at 2007 Santa Barbara Boulevard. If a preventable fire caused by cooking, smoking, holiday decorations, candles, or other substance or behavior occurs between Dec. 1 and Jan. 1, one of the green bulbs will change to red.

Though fire safety should be a year-round priority, particular precautions need to be taken during the holiday season, and the “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign serves as a reminder of this. “As everyone gets busier during the holidays, we often become rushed, distracted or tired,” says Fire Chief Mike Russell. “That’s when home fires are m

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