A new wildfire was reported today at 1:58 a.m. in Shasta County. Tree Fire has been burning on private land for four hours.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees are very unlikely to start a residential fire, but if a tree is placed improperly, it could be dangerous. The NFPA notes that ...

THIS IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE CATCHES ON FIRE AND IT HAPPENS FAST. TWO MINUTES AND 38 SECONDS. EVERYTHING IN THAT ROOM WENT TO FLAME IN THAT SIMULATION. THERE WERE NO FIRE SPRINKLERS.

But the sprawling tree survived the blaze, and thanks to the efforts of arborists and dedicated volunteers, parts of it are growing back — and even thriving. One year after the fire, here’s ...