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Pine trees safer than feared as Christmas fire risk
Illinois official John Lester counters reports that all Christmas trees burn quickly. He argues moisture level matters, notes pines resist fire more than fir or spruce, and advises cutting fresh and storing in water to stay safe. He rejects sugar in water and warns against sensational claims.
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John Lester
Illinois Department of Conservation
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Conservation Forestry
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Morton Arboretum
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