Very good reason not to have a real xmas tree

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=javk95WXf7M&feature=related

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofFOMnmW9Bk

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKPIEihNb9Q&feature=related

They are a terrible fire risk and I think everyone needs to be aware

The same thing can happen to fake tree if you set fire to them or use dodgy lights.

I really dont see how you can make this sound like it is something that could only happen to a real tree

The fire service only mentions 'live' trees and have section on their website

www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/xmassafety.php

I think they do burn pretty ferociously, but they don't spontaneously combust. So they're not more of a risk, although they are probably a bigger hazard.