HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The holidays provide many opportunities to celebrate, but some of these can be a fire risk. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Honolulu Fire Department fire inspector Tommy Inouye provides some tips on how to keep your home and property safe during the season. · Water your tree every day · Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing lab · Always turn off your Xmas tree when leaving your home or going to bed · Do not overload outlets · Replace any string of lights with worn-out broken cords or loose bulb connections Messages in bottles: Trash or treasure? NOAA weighs in · Do not use candles! Outdoor Grilling Safety · Never leave grills unattended. · Grills should only be used outdoors. These films turned 20 this year: Your holiday watch list · Set your grill in an open area at least 10 feet away from buildings. For Gas Grills (Lots of people deep fry turkeys) · Ensure the hose connection is tight, and check for leaks by spraying a diluted solution of soap and water on the hose and fittings. If bubbles form, turn the cylinder off, and do not use it until the leaks are fixed. Top 10 best albums for your holiday parties, gatherings: Hungry Ear Records · Keep a small spray bottle of water nearby for grill flare-ups · Turn the grill and cylinder off immediately after use, and ensure the cylinder valve knob is completely turned to the shut-off position before storing. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here The Honolulu Fire Department adds that fire can affect many aspects of our lives, from our pets to our celebrations, and even our cultural and religious practices. They have more tips available at https://fire.honolulu.gov/fire-and-life-safety/additional-topics/