Decorating the safe way this holiday season Timothy Martin November 25, 2011 1 minute read Christmas decorations will start going up in many homes this weekend. Roanoke Fire-EMS has some tips on how to keep your Christmas lights working and your home safe. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Lights-Danger-Wrap-22.mp3|titles=Lights-Danger-Wrap 22] Share: Post navigation Previous: Hotel Roanoke hosts Christmas tree competitionNext: Civil War expert sees similar divisions in present-day Washington Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026