The state fire marshal encourages Ohioans to take fire safety precautions when decorating for the holidays. Fire Marshal Larry Flowerssays decorative lighting, live Christmas trees and unattended candles can pose fire threats. The National Fire Protection Association reports that electrical failures cause one-third of holiday fires. Lights with damaged sockets or wires and worn or frayed extension cords should never be used. Cords should not be run under rugs or over sharp objects. Flowers says one in five holiday fires occur because a heat source is too close to a tree. The fire marshal also recommends keeping escape routes free of trees, decorations and presents.
Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.