The Wasaga Beach Fire Department reminds you that there are extra risks while celebrating the Christmas holidays.
Fire Chief Mike McWilliam says one of the main causes of fires over the holidays is cooking.
McWilliam says another big danger is smoking which accounts for 30 percent of all home fire deaths over the holidays.
Fire Chief Mike McWilliam says mixing alcohol with cooking or smoking can lead to an accident so please keep this in mind and avoid mixing these things.