MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Christmas trees can be beautiful, but also dangerous.

The Meridian Township Fire Department has a few tips on Christmas Tree Safety.

The Fire Department suggests cutting a Christmas Tree yourself instead of picking a commercial tree from a lot.

Christmas trees can be extremely dry. Trees can take up to a gallon of water a day so it is recommended to water it every day and keep it hydrated.

If not treated properly, trees can cause large fires in your home. If a fire occurs, call 911 immediately.