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A shocking new video of a burning Christmas has been released as people across the county prepare to put up their festive decorations this weekend. The video below, which shows that once alight a Christmas tree will become a fireball in a just a few seconds, was released by the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.Christmas decorations are notoriously flammable, and it is hoped the video serves as a reminder to people to make fire safety a top priority at this time of year.Andre Turner, officer...