The state fire marshal says Ohioans should remove real Christmas trees soon after the holidays. As the trees dry out, the fire risk increases.

Unless prohibited or limited by local laws, individuals are permitted to discharge consumer fireworks starting at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day, as well as from 4 to 11 p.m.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 36% of Christmas tree fires nationwide occur in January. The state fire marshal warns that these fires can grow rapidly, release a ...