With Christmas just two days away, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service wants to help DMV residents avoid creating accidental fires during the holiday season.
“Cooking is always the number one cause of fire year-round,” Pete Piringer, spokesperson for the MCFRS, told WTOP. He said to be on the lookout because unattended cooking increases during the holidays.
Piringer also weighed in on car safety if you’re rushing between shopping and celebrating.
WTOP’s John Aaron spoke to Piringer, who gave tips on how to stay safe.
Read and listen to the interview below.