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Video: Watch a Christmas tree go up in smoke

Anchorage firefighters on Wednesday demonstrated the dangers of a Christmas tree fire.

Within a minute of being ignited, a tree decorated with ornaments and yellow caution tape was completely engulfed in flames.

The demonstration took place at the Anchorage Fire Department Training Facility near Merrill Field.

According to firefighters, Christmas tree fires aren't the most commonly occuring home fire, but they are very dangerous.

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